Berrington, Shropshire Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Berrington
Static Image Name:Berrington Church.jpg
Coordinates:52.6578°N -2.6986°W
Civil Parish:Berrington
Population:30
Population Ref:(2001 Census)
Unitary England:Shropshire
Region:West Midlands
Post Town:SHREWSBURY
Postcode District:SY5
Postcode Area:SY
Dial Code:01743
Os Grid Reference:SJ5275006940
Website:Shropshire Council

Berrington is a small village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. According to the 2001 census the village had a population of 30, though the parish, which also includes the larger village of Cross Houses and other settlements such as Betton Strange and Cantlop, had a population of 805 in total.[1]

The village is about five miles SE of Shrewsbury. The local newsletter, The Village Pump, is distributed bi-monthly. There is a phone box and a village hall.

A notable feature in the parish, but not the village itself, is Cantlop Bridge. The village primary school closed in 1994 and has since been converted into a private residence.

A damaged wooden effigy in the parish church (All Saints) is known locally as 'Old Scriven'. It is said that he once fought a lion, hence his damaged face.[2]

Berrington Manor is a Grade II* listed 17th century timber-framed house, located opposite All Saints church.

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  1. http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=7&b=798963&c=SY5+6HQ&d=16&e=15&g=482489&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1294324855921&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779 Berrington CP
  2. Web site: Shropshire. History. Heritage. Acton Burnell. Albrighton. Atcham. Berrington. . Shropshire Promotions . 30 August 2014 .