Wrekin
Britishnoun
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an isolated hill in the English Midlands in Telford and Wrekin unitary authority, Shropshire. Height: 400 m (1335 ft)
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dialect the long way round
he went all round the Wrekin instead of explaining clearly
Example Sentences
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Councillor Carolyn Healy represents the Ironbridge Gorge ward on Telford and Wrekin Council and is the cabinet member for planning, neighbourhoods and sustainability.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Meanwhile, Telford and Wrekin Council said responses to public consultation would be reviewed in due course.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024
A Paralympian who scaled Shropshire's Wrekin on his hands to raise money to help other wheelchair users said the achievement felt bigger than his gold medal win.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2023
New Road in Ironbridge would remain closed for work on Monday to put up barriers on a stretch from the museum to the bridge, said Telford and Wrekin Council.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2023
The folk-lore concerning the Wrekin is, of course, rich and full of detail.
From What to See in England A Guide to Places of Historic Interest, Natural Beauty or Literary Association by Home, Gordon
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