Stockton, Worfield Explained

Official Name:Stockton
Civil Parish:Stockton
Country:England
Region:West Midlands
Coordinates:52.5927°N -2.4005°W
Hide Services:Yes
Population:331
Population Ref:(2011 census)
Area Total Km2:12.9468
Static Image:St. Chad, Stockton - geograph.org.uk - 120228.jpg
Website:https://www.hugofox.com/community/stockton-parish-council-10617/home

Stockton is a village and civil parish 17miles 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]

Notes and References

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

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