Shawbury
| Shawbury | |
|---|---|
| Village and civil parish | |
Shawbury parish church from the village | |
Location within Shropshire | |
| Population | 2,872 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SJ550210 |
| • London | 163 miles (262 km) |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SHREWSBURY |
| Postcode district | SY4 |
| Dialling code | 01939 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Shawbury is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. The village is 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Shrewsbury and 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Telford.
The village straddles the A53 between Shrewsbury and Market Drayton. The nearest railway station is at Yorton on the Welsh Marches Line for Shrewsbury/Crewe. The 2011 census recorded a population of 2,872 for the entire civil parish of Shawbury.