Pontesbury is a small village in Shropshire with a population of 1,873, located about eight miles southwest of Shrewsbury. The village lies near the Rea Brook and the northern edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a rural setting with access to the A488 road.
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Pontesbury is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, England, with a 2011 census population of 1,873 for the village and 3,227 for the parish. It is situated about eight miles southwest of Shrewsbury and lies near the Rea Brook, which flows close to the northern edge of the village. The village sits on the northern edge of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a rural character and scenic surroundings. The A488 road runs through Pontesbury, providing a direct route from Shrewsbury to Bishop's Castle. Nearby, the village of Minsterley is just over a mile further southwest. In 2015, Shropshire Council’s Place Plan identified Pontesbury and neighbouring Minsterley as towns for development strategy purposes. The locality is part of the SY 5 postal district and is known for its village setting and proximity to natural and transport features.