 It is thought to date back to early Saxon times.It is situated 4 miles south west of Church Stretton, 6 miles north west of Bishops Castle, 15 miles north west of Ludlow and 17 miles south of Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire.The nearest other settlements are Prolly Moor, Wentnor, Ratlinghope, Myndtown and Little Stretton.