English Frankton, formerly known simply as Frankton, is a small village in Shropshire, England. It lies between the villages of Cockshutt and Loppington, in the civil parish of Cockshutt, and south-east of Ellesmere.

English Frankton
Finger post in English Frankton
English Frankton is located in Shropshire
English Frankton
English Frankton
Location within Shropshire
OS grid referenceSJ450299
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townELLESMERE
Postcode districtSY12
Dialling code01939
PoliceWest Mercia
FireShropshire
AmbulanceWest Midlands
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Shropshire
52°51′50″N 2°48′58″W / 52.864°N 2.816°W / 52.864; -2.816

The name Frankton probably originated as "Francas's field".[1] It was recorded in Domesday as Franchetone, when it was held by Rainald the Sheriff from Earl Roger.[2] Domesday also noted that the manor contained one carruca, along with three villeins and two bordarii.

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References

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  1. ^ Raven, M. A Guide to Shropshire, 2005, p.78
  2. ^ Hinde, T. The Domesday Book, Crown, 1985, p.227
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