Dudleston Heath (Criftins)

The border village of Dudleston Heath (also referred to as Criftins) is situated in north-west Shropshire, England. The tiny hamlet is located on the B5068 road between Ellesmere and St Martin's. It is part of Ellesmere Ruralcivil parish.

Activities

Dudleston Heath's main source of leisure is found at the local community hall, the Parish Pump. The hall possesses facilities for snooker, tennis and crown green bowls, as well as having a football pitch.

The village has a football team of the same name which plays in Wem Sunday League.

Industry

The village consists of a local post office, a working men's club and an Indian restaurant, in addition to the Parish Pump community hall.

Notable People

• The family of Charles de Gaulle, born 1890, lived in village during World War II.
• British showjumper, Nick Skelton, born 1957, owned stables in the area.

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