Newcastle, Shropshire
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Newcastle is a village in the rural south west of Shropshire, England. It lies at the confluence of the River Clun and the Folly Brook, 3 miles west of the small town of Clun. The B4368 runs through the village, on its way between Craven Arms in Shropshire to Newtown in Powys.
Not to be confused with Newcastle upon Tyne.
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A view over the village of Newcastle taken from the Offa's Dyke Path | |
Location within Shropshire | |
Population | 319 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | SO247823 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | CRAVEN ARMS |
Postcode district | SY7 |
Dialling code | 01588 |
Police | West Mercia |
Fire | Shropshire |
Ambulance | West Midlands |
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The village has a community hall, a campsite (Clun Valley Camping), a church and a pub (the "Crown Inn").[2]