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]

Stockton
Stockton is located in Shropshire
Stockton
Stockton
Location within Shropshire
Area12.9468 km2 (4.9988 sq mi)
Population331 (2011 census)
• Density26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Civil parish
  • Stockton
Unitary authority
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Websitehttps://www.hugofox.com/community/stockton-parish-council-10617/home
List of places
UK
England
Shropshire
52°35′34″N 2°24′02″W / 52.592700°N 2.4004926°W / 52.592700; -2.4004926

Landmarks

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There are 20 listed buildings in Stockton.[5] Stockton has a church called St Chad.[6]

History

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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

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  1. ^ "Distance from Stockton [52.594414, 2.401496]". GENUKI. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Parish Council". Hugo Fox. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Stockton". City Population De. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Stockton". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Listed buildings in Stockton, Shropshire". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Stockton S Chad". A Church Near You. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Stockton Key to English Place-names". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Shropshire M-S". The Domesday Book Online. Retrieved 28 March 2021.