Sutton Maddock

Sutton Maddock combines architectural history with walking trails: features of the village include a church with a predecessor building, houses with a variety of architectural details, and routes offering views across fields or through Sutton Wood. This gives you specific points to consider when planning a stay that includes historic buildings and walking routes.

Church and Historic Buildings

The Church of St Mary in Sutton Maddock is listed as a Grade II* building. St Mary’s Church replaced an earlier church built in the 16th century; only the tower of this predecessor building remains. Both the building’s listing and the history of the earlier church are among the village’s features.

Brockton Court is a detached house dating from 1678. Its site has been inhabited since at least 1574, and part of the house was formerly used as a courthouse. The two dates refer to different points: the settlement of the site and the year the house was built. This distinguishes the history of the site from the construction of the building described today.

Sutton Hall also has specific architectural details: its core probably dates from the 17th century. The house is built of red brick and has a hipped roof made of old roof tiles. The tentative dating applies to the core; the description of the brick and roof adds details about the construction.

At Brockton House, the recessed central section with Doric columns stands out. Another detail can be seen on the upper floor of 5 and 6, Sutton Maddock: it has timber framing with panels of painted brickwork. The panels are the spaces between the timber beams. These details offer different points of interest if you are interested in façade design or historic building construction.

Trails, Fields and Sutton Wood

On the Jackfield & Coalport Walks route, you can enjoy a view across fields of the square tower of the Church of St Mary in Sutton Maddock. The view is seasonal, and conditions may change. Check current trail conditions before setting out if you are planning specifically to see this view.

Walk No 4 runs from Coalport Bridge via the Silkin Way to Sutton Wood. The route includes a path across farmland leading to the old settlement of Sutton Maddock. One section of Sutton Wood is initially characterised by beech and field maple trees. The route description therefore gives an account both of the path across fields and of the start of the woodland section.

The two walking routes have different highlights: Jackfield & Coalport Walks focuses on the possible view of the church tower, while Walk No 4 leads from Coalport Bridge via the Silkin Way to Sutton Wood. Bear the seasonal view and changing trail conditions in mind when planning your walk.

Practical Information and Finding a Hotel

Sutton Maddock is served by a limited bus service to Telford, Bridgnorth and Shifnal. Check the timetable for your travel date if you plan to use this service.

The Church of St Mary has a portable ramp in the porch to cover the single step at the entrance. Please confirm that it is available again before your arrival.

You can tailor your stay to the interests that Sutton Maddock’s buildings and walking routes offer. Then check the details of the individual hotel listing that are important for your booking.

Discover more destinations: Pant, Wroxeter, Bitterley, Whitchurch, Bridgnorth, Frodesley, Burlton, Clee Saint Margaret.

For the wider travel overview: Shropshire.