It can be accessed via the A4117 or the A49 roads and is located 2+1⁄2 miles (4 km) southeast of the market town of Ludlow.

Caynham (often written as Cainham in historic texts) is also mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086): "Taxable value 8 geld units.Value: Value to lord in 1066 £8.

[3] Caynham was situated in warm coral waters and was likely to have been bristling with sea-life, shells can still be found today in the stones around the foothills of Shropshire.

There have been many owners of the manor, from Saxon and Norman times with the Earl of Mercia, and Ralph de Mortimer who wrote the extract within the Domesday book for Caynham, to the Curtis dynasty of 1852–1946.

Long serving the village and surrounding areas, dating back to the early 19th century in 1834.

Aided by Shropshire Local Education Authority, the school is prestigious for its upkeep, and won an award for Environmental friendliness.

[10] Caynham Village Hall was opened in 1911 in loving memory of George B. Charleton Esq.

The hall is now used by youth clubs, the Mothers' Union and the local school for nativity performances etc.

[12] Today, Caynham is largely used for commuters who travel to and from work in the cities or towns of the surrounding area.

The road can be reached from the west by the A49 (north of Ashford Bowdler) or from the east from the A4117 near Clee Hill Village.