English Frankton Explained

Country:England
Static Image Name:English Frankton - geograph.org.uk - 226745.jpg
Static Image Caption:Finger post in English Frankton
Coordinates:52.864°N -2.816°W
Official Name:English Frankton
Civil Parish:Cockshutt
Unitary England:Shropshire
Lieutenancy England:Shropshire
Region:West Midlands
Constituency Westminster:North Shropshire
Post Town:ELLESMERE
Postcode District:SY12
Postcode Area:SY
Dial Code:01939
Os Grid Reference:SJ450299

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.

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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Notes and References

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