Knockin

In 1990 a large part of the village was designated a historical conservation area by Shropshire Council,[6] and it is home to a number of listed buildings.

[7] Like most Shropshire castles which are now only marked by grassy sites, its stones live on in a number of buildings in the area.

The parish church of St Mary was founded by Ralph Le Strange between 1182 and 1195 as a chapel for the castle.

[9] Inside the church are several war-related memorials: a Roll of Honour for World War I and separate Rolls of Duty for both World Wars on wooden boards, a brass cross on marble plaque in the chancel to Captain Orlando F.C.

Bridgeman of the 2nd Dragoon Guards who died while returning from active service in India in 1858, and stained glass window at the west end to Captain Edward William Walker of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers who was killed in action in Palestine in 1917.

The Knockin & Kinnerley Knights Junior Section continues to thrive, and training takes place on Monday evenings at the clubs' Nursery Ground.

Church of St Mary