Whitchurch in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

History on the Spot

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 18, 2026

1. History on the Spot Marker

Inscription. The dedication suggests a Saxon foundation, rebuilt in the late 11th century in 'white' stone which gave the town its modern name. The northern defences of the Roman settlement of Mediolanum probably pass under the church. The present Georgian style building was erected in 1711 and is the largest parish church in Shropshire outside Shrewsbury.

In the Egerton Chapel is to be found the tomb of John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, Shakespeare's 'Scourge of France', who was killed in 1453 at Castillon near Bordeaux, the last battle of the Hundred Years War. Following his own request his heart was brought back to his birthplace of Whitchurch and buried under the porch of the parish church beneath a coffin shaped stone. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1711.

Location. 52° 58.232′ N, 2° 41.099′ W. Marker is in Whitchurch, England, in Shropshire. It is on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Church St, Whitchurch, England SY13 1LH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Midlands.

It is also on the British Marches.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Life in 18th & 19th century Whitchurch (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named History on the Spot (about 150 meters away); Welcome to Whitchurch (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Walks around Whitchurch (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Whitchurch Road Cemetery (approx. 12.3 kilometers away); The Great Church of St Mary's (approx. 15.4 kilometers away).

Church of St Alkmund and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 18, 2026

2. Church of St Alkmund and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.