During saxon times between 6 and 1017 the village was the principal settlement in the hundred of condover, an administrative area that was large enough to sustain approximately one hundred households. About 1268 the condover demesne had common for only 6 cows compared with 12 oxen, 30 pigs, and 120 sheep. Condover hall is an elegant grade i listed threestorey elizabethan sandstone building, described as the grandest manor house in shropshire, standing in a conservation area on the outskirts of condover village, shropshire, england, four miles south of the county town of shrewsbury. Condover hall caters for just about every group type including school residential trips, youth group residentials, junior and adult netball tournaments, junior football tournaments and family. Within the village is condover hall which is a residential activity centre hosting educational activity trips for schools, sports teams, groups and families. Year 3 and 4 residential to condover hall april 2018.
The domesday book of 1086 lists the place as piceforde and also lists pitchford hall as edric, and leofric and wulfric held it as thress manors. On his death in 1896 the estate was sold, passing through various hands before the hall and most of the park was bought in 1946 by the royal national institute for the blind in whose ownership it remains 1998. Description location, area, boundaries, landform, setting condover hall lies c 7km south of shrewsbury on the edge of condover village. Victoria county history of shropshire, volume viii. The discovery of the shropshire mammoth bones will anyway ensure condover s entry in the history books the bones of an adult female and three young having been found during quarry. Condover hall is steeped in so much history with records of a condover village going back as far as anglo saxon times in which it was a royal manor house.
All of our activities fit into the national curriculum and can be differentiated for your. The children have unpacked and settled into their rooms. About 1245 at worfield the animals pastured in soudley wood were 12 cows, 18 oxen, 15 pigs and. In the anglosaxon era between 6 and 1017 the village was the principal settlement in the hundred county divisionhundred of condover, an administrative area that was large enough to sustain about 100 households.
Fully owned, staffed and managed by jca, condover hall is a grade i listed elizabethan manor house in. Condover hall, described as being the grandest manor house in shropshire, was built around 1591 and over the centuries served as private residency to numerous families. Condover hall provides residential school trips in a beautiful elizabethan manor house set in the picturesque countryside. Use the map to find hotels in the condover neighborhood you prefer. Condover hall built in 1586, condover hall is a grade i elizabethan mansion. Stapleton features in the doomsday book under the name of hundeslit. Buy condover hall, shropshire the story of an elizabethan country house by john richard hodges isbn. Condover, a village, a parish, a subdistrict, and a hundred, in salop. Following a major refurbishment in 2011, condover hall is now an outstanding residential activity centre. The staff at condover were amazing and the super weather simply put the icing on a wonderful cake. It formed a significant part of the great royal forest known as the long. Parishmouse condover shropshire family history guide. The discovery of the shropshire mammoth bones will anyway ensure condovers entry in the history books the bones of an adult female and three young having been found during quarry.
Condover hall is jcas flagship residential activity centre, hosting teambuilding and nonstop. Netball residential weekend at condover hall by gdst the gdst netball weekend in march involved nearly 500 netball players from years 7 and 8 and 50 staff members from across 20 schools, demonstrating the popularity and the strength of the sport in gdst schools. Condover hall is jcas flagship residential activity centre, hosting teambuilding and nonstop educational activities ideal for school children, sports groups and corporate team building events and conferences alike. Subsequent worldwide conferences were held during the 1960s in denmark at the aarlborg school 2 nd world conference, and in the netherlands at st. Condover hall is an elegant grade i listed threestorey elizabethan sandstone building. Built in 1586, the superb mansion house and its acres of grounds is the perfect setting for your groups adventure stay. Condover hall, shropshire, including early history, elizabethan condover, the church of st andrews and st mary and the monuments, stories, legends and myths. Feb 16, 2015 condover halls history described as the grandest manor house in shropshire, condover hall is steeped in history, with the earliest records of the estate dating back to 1102. Condover hall on monday 16th may, year 6s had time to unwind from their sats on a residential trip to condover hall. Condover is a village and wide parish lying south of shrewsbury. In the later years, during the second world war, condover hall served as the officers mess for nearby raf condover. By the 11th century condover was a royal manor of king edward the confessor. The novelist mary cholmondeley 18591925 lived briefly at condover hall in 1896 before her family left and sold the estate.
Set in 78 acres of fantastic countryside and gardens your students will experience history, beautiful surroundings and state of the art activities during their stay. Condover hall jca adventure activity trips for schools, teams. Condover hall a grisely tale from shropshire and my shins are. Rome2rio makes travelling from shrewsbury to condover hall easy.
Condover hall netball trip 2020 uppingham community. Find all the transport options for your trip from shrewsbury to condover hall right here. The ownership of the hall passed passed between civil feuds before returning to the crown until 1586 when elizabeth i granted condover estate to thomas owen. The famous american author samuel langhorne clemens 18351910, whose pen name was mark twain, holidayed at condover hall, in 1873 and 1879. Shrewsbury to condover one way to travel via line 435 bus. Building accounts record that a john richmond of acton reynald was the original master mason, but by 1591 walter hancock had taken over the position. It formed a significant part of the great royal forest known as the long forest that stretched. Today pitchford hall is a large grade i listed tudor country house that was mostly rebuilt c.
As you can see by the photos the children really enjoyed themselves. Mar 14, 2016 netball residential weekend at condover hall by gdst the gdst netball weekend in march involved nearly 500 netball players from years 7 and 8 and 50 staff members from across 20 schools, demonstrating the popularity and the strength of the sport in gdst schools. It is the grandest house of the period in shropshire. This site uses cookies for analytics, social media features, advertising, and personalization. Shrewsbury to condover hall 2 ways to travel via line 435. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
This video walks you through our jca centre of excellence at condover hall. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Enter your travel dates to view the best deals on hotels in condover. Although once the major hub in the district it now has shrunk in population to approximately 245. All of jcas condover hall breaks are tailored your group requirements. Within the village is condover hall which is a residential. Much new evidence is brought forward on landscape history and on the evolution of the distinctive pattern of settlement in this part of england. Julian, and annscroft and great lyth, where it met that of st.
With great saving ahead, choose from lots of 5star hotels in condover, compare and read by varified travelers and book your luxurious stay at expedia. Condover hall from the front driveway owen died in 1598 before the new hall was completed and its designer remains a matter of debate. Jan 01, 2011 buy condover hall, shropshire the story of an elizabethan country house by john richard hodges isbn. Primary and secondary school trips 41 fun indoor, outdoor and watersports activities for an unforgettable residential trip. In the anglosaxon era between 6 and 1017 the village was the principal settlement in the hundred of condover, an administrative area that was large enough to sustain about 100 households. Raf condover now forms a major part of berriewood farm and condover industrial estate. Condover hall holy trinity catholic primary school. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described condover thus. The discovery of the an adult female and three young shropshire mammothbones will anyway ensure condovers entry in the history books. Condover hall residential 2018 newcroft primary academy. Learn more about condover hall all of jcas condover hall breaks are tailored your group requirements. Pitchford name meaning, family history, family crest.
Owen commenced the construction of the current condover hall but died before it was completed. In the later years, during the second world war, condover hall. Location, area, boundaries, landform, setting condover hall lies c 7km south of shrewsbury on the edge of condover village. Station house itself has a long history dating back to 1852, including 106 years as a railway station and although it still sits on the train line, the traffic was light and actually added to the excitement of our grandchildren and fun of the adults. Fully owned, staffed and managed by jca, condover hall is a grade i listed elizabethan manor house in the beautiful shropshire countryside. Condover halls history described as the grandest manor house in shropshire, condover hall is steeped in history, with the earliest records of the estate dating back to 1102. Set in 78 acres of fantastic countryside and gardens the girls will experience history, beautiful countryside and state of the art activities during their stay. Indoor sports hall for 250 people with changing rooms and showers. Find all the transport options for your trip from shrewsbury to condover right here.
The hall s immediate grounds are bounded to the south by the cound brook, and the garden front of the hall looks across this to the gently rising ground of the deer park beyond. Use the filters to see hotels in a specific area of condover, select a specific theme, brand, or hotel class from basic 1 star to luxury hotels 5 stars in condover. There are descriptions of such wellknown buildings as acton burnell castle, pitchford hall, and condover hall, and attention is paid to many more modest houses. Located in the shropshire countryside it offers beautiful scenery, at the same time being a safe and secure environment. Principal building condover hall listed grade i, begun for thomas owen c 1586 and still being fitted out in 1598, is an eplan sandstone building displaying a considerable renaissance influence in its decoration and detailing. Condover hall information the crossley heath school. Condover hall was commandeered as the stations officers mess during the stations operational years. It formed a significant part of the great royal forest known as the long forest. Shrewsbury to condover one way to travel via line 435. Chad, and the township of dorrington, which was formed into a separate parish in 1845. The parish still extends from the old paper mill near longnor to the base of the sharpstones hill, and. The halls facilities delivered physical activities and exciting learning opportunities directly suited to our wonderful children. Fortyone people attended this first conference which was hosted by condover hall school located near shrewsbury in the uk.
A short video showing some of the different locations around this beautiful elizabethan hall. He made plans with an unknown architect to design a new manor on the site to replace the crumbling hall which stood there before, and made a 3 storey. Condover hall offers fully catered, comfortable accommodation with abundant facilities for up to 600 guests and is owned and operated by jca. Condover hall caters for just about every group type including school residential trips, youth group residentials, junior and adult netball tournaments, junior football tournaments and family adventure holidays. There are descriptions of such wellknown buildings as acton burnell castle, pitchford hall, and condover hall, and attention is. Shrewsbury to condover hall 2 ways to travel via line. The best 5 star hotels in condover 2020 updated prices. Why book jca for residential school trips and educational visits. Condover hall, shropshire the story of an elizabethan. Condover hall jca adventure activity trips for schools. It returned to the crown when his son, the 3rd earl, rose against henry i and was deprived of his honours in 1102. During saxon times between 6 and 1017 the village was the principal settlement in the hundred. Situated about four miles south of shrewsbury, little is known of condover prior to 1086, but it appears to have been an established settlement at that time. It formerly took in bayston hill, where it joined the shrewsbury parish of st.
Netball residential weekend at condover hall girls day. Condover hall netball trip 2020 uppingham community college. Between the latter years of the war and the autumn of 1947 condover was the site of a prisoner of war camp for german airmen, who were employed as farm. Jca adventure condover hall shrewsbury uk school trips. Condover hall project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Historic shrewsbury manor opens doors for christmas fayre. Condover hall makes for the perfect setting for your school residential trip boasting a range of facilities and innovative activity stations, including. Condover hall, jca exclusive venue, condover hall, shrewsbury. The ownership of the hall passed passed between civil feuds before returning to the crown until 1586 when elizabeth i. Condover hall information from monday 2nd july to wednesday 4th july 2018 year 8 pupils will be going to condover hall on a school trip. Condover is home to shrewsbury golf club which boasts mature parkland with treelined and fast greens and is popular for golfers of any ability. Condover hall brief history in anglo saxon times, condover hall was a royal manor and moved in and out of crown ownership right up until 1586, when a member of parliment named thomas owen bought it.
Condover hall is a 5 year old bay gelding by mastercraftsman ire foaled on 28102014 from condover. Near shrewsbury in the west midlands, condover hall boasts a range of facilities and innovative activities, including. In anglo saxon times, condover hall was a royal manor and moved in and out of crown ownership right up until 1586, when a member of parliment named thomas owen bought it. By the 11th century, condover was a royal manor held by king edward the confessor. The hall remained in the ownership of the owen family for over three hundred years. Condover hall the story of an elizabethan country house. The accommodation comprises 8 different accommodation blocks being single, double and triple story. Condover hall residential parents meeting buttershaw. Portions of the roman watling street runs through the grounds. Jca are specialists in providing outdoor activities for children. Rome2rio makes travelling from shrewsbury to condover easy. Condover hall residential activity centre near shrewsbury. Physical education sports centre watersports sen ks1p23 ks2p47 ks3s ks4s45. Condover hall is jcas flagship residential activity centre, hosting teambuilding and nonstop educational activities ideal for school children, sports groups and corporate.