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2 unusual facts about Upton Magna


Upton Magna

Upton Magna is identifiably the "Upton-under-Amon" where John Plimmer (1812-1905) was reportedly born, "Amon" being Haughmond Hill.

Upton Magna is situated on the National Cycle Route 81 between Wellington and Shrewsbury.


E. M. Almedingen

Five years later she moved to Frogmore, a house near Upton Magna in Shropshire, where she remained until her death.

Withington, Shropshire

On the retirement of the last vicar of Withington the parish was joined to the parish of Upton Magna, then to Uffington and is now part of a team ministry.

Children going to private or grammar schools took the train from Walcot or Upton Magna stations whilst students at the secondary modern at Harlescott were bussed into Shrewsbury.


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