Shrewsbury in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Abbey Gardens
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 17, 2026
1. Abbey Gardens Marker
In 1784 Shrewsbury's third Shirehall was designed by a local architect John Hiram Haycock. Unfortunately it only survived for fifty years. It was built on artificially raised ground, in fact it was on the site of the town's pond. In 1832 Thomas Telford reported is as being in a dangerous state and in 1833 it was decided to pull it down. The new Shirehall designed by Sir Robert Smirke, was built on the same site but on for more substantial foundations.
This is the marble statue of the second Lord Hill of Hawkstone Park, near Hodnet. He was the Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury from October 1821 to December 1842. He took a great interest in the Shrewsbury Infirmary and other public institutions and was one of the Trustees of Shrewsbury School. He died on January 2 1875 and was buried at Hodnet. This statue was erected in
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The garden is essentially a Spring garden featuring Azaleas and Rhododendrons. For Summer colour there are beds of Roses Within many trees and shrubs the garden attracts many species of wildlife. There are numerous Grey Squirrels and occasionally Kingfisher may be seen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 52° 42.414′ N, 2° 44.817′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, England, in Shropshire. It can be reached from the intersection of Abbey Foregate and Coleham Head. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, England SY1 1XQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The English Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lion (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Drapers Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Cadman (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Shrewsbury Unitarian Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Darwin's Shrewsbury (approx. half a kilometer away); Castle Gates Library (approx. half a kilometer away); Clive of India Statue (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shrewsbury.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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