Ellerdine
Ellerdine (/ɛlərdaɪn/) is a small hamlet located six miles north of the market town of Wellington, Shropshire.
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Ellerdine village hall | |
Ellerdine Location within Shropshire | |
| OS grid reference | SJ608207 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TELFORD |
| Postcode district | TF6 |
| Dialling code | 01952 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
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It is located at the convergence of six ancient footpaths and comprises two small communities; Ellerdine and Ellerdine Heath and is located within the parish of Ercall Magna, the administrative centre of which is in the neighbouring village of High Ercall. The village consists of a number of scattered farms and cottages with a small cluster of council houses.
Local attractions include Ellerdine Lakes, one of the main trout fisheries in the county
The area is served by one Public House officially known as The Royal Oak, the establishment is known locally as The Tiddly
The village benefits from the presence of a well equipped Village Hall