Stockton, Worfield
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Stockton is a village and civil parish 17 miles (27 km) south east of Shrewsbury,[1] in the Shropshire district, in the county of Shropshire, England. The parish includes the village of Norton and the hamlet of Higford.[2] In 2011, the parish had a population of 331.[3] The parish touches Astley Abbotts, Badger, Barrow, Beckbury, Broseley, Sutton Maddock and Worfield.[4]
Landmarks
There are 20 listed buildings in Stockton.[5] Stockton has a church called St Chad.[6]
History
The name "Stockton" probably means 'farm/settlement associated with an outlying farm/settlement'.[7] Stockton was recorded in the Domesday Book as Stochetone.[8]
References
- ^ "Distance from Stockton [52.594414, 2.401496]". GENUKI. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Parish Council". Hugo Fox. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Stockton". City Population De. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Stockton". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Listed buildings in Stockton, Shropshire". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Stockton S Chad". A Church Near You. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Stockton Key to English Place-names". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "Shropshire M-S". The Domesday Book Online. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
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