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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.

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English Frankton
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English Frankton Location within Shropshire
OS grid reference	SJ450299
Civil parish	Cockshutt
Unitary authority	Shropshire
Ceremonial county	Shropshire
Region	West Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ELLESMERE
Postcode district	SY12
Dialling code	01939
Police	West Mercia
Fire	Shropshire
Ambulance	West Midlands
UK Parliament	North Shropshire
List of places UK England Shropshire 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.

See also

• Welsh Frankton
• Lower Frankton

References

External links

Media related to English Frankton at Wikimedia Commons

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