Edgton is a remote hamlet of less than 200 people with many scattered farms in the surrounding Shropshire hills. Many people have lived here all their lives and others have only recently moved to the area. There is a strong feeling of community in Edgton with locals and newcomers working to maintain the focus of life on the local community.

THE PARISH CHURCH

The date of the original church building is unknown. Edgton together with neighbouring Sibdon Carwood at one time belonged to the ancient monastery of Wenlock Priory. It remained linked with the Sandford family from 1322-1812. In 1812 the Reverend Humphrey Sandford purchased the advowson of Edgton with the great and small tithes and glebe land, so Edgton has only been a separate parish from that date.

The church consists of a nave, chancel, north vestry and western double-bell gable. The walls have been greatly rebuilt over the years although some parts do appear to be ancient. The church was largely rebuilt in its present form in 1895-96 when Reverend Morgan Jones was Vicar. This was probably the height of Edgton's population before the First World War and introduction of agricultural machinery reduced the local workforce.

Before this time the church had fallen into disrepair and it is even reported that there was rain coming in through the roof! The Revd. Morgan Jones paid for most of the work himself, spending £250 with a contribution of £50 from the Ecclesiastical Commission. Most of the interior was changed and new windows and doors were installed. Some of the Jacobean woodwork dating from 1631 was retained along with the 12th century stone font.

The church as you see it today has changed very little since 1895 except for the introduction of a fine chamber organ. Built in 1839 by Joseph Walker the organ was installed in 1927 and brought from a Rectory in Northhamptonshire.