[citation needed] It is mentioned in the Domesday Book: one hide paying tax, land for two ploughs, woodland for 30 pigs, valued at eight shillings.

Most of Frodesley extends perpendicular to the south-west extension the Roman road Watling Street, running from Wroxeter (Viroconium) to Leintwardine (Bravonium or Branogenium) - Iter XII of the Antonine Itinerary.

At the northern end is a round tower containing a spiral stone staircase the whole height of the building, opening on to the leaded roof, which has extensive views.

A document from 1848 mentions the discovery near the Lodge of a Roman votive altar dedicated to the goddesses of Britain and bearing the name L Caractacus.

Sir Herbert Edwardes, the 19th century soldier-administrator in India, known as the "Hero of Multan", was born at Frodesley when his father was local Rector.