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 Location within Shropshire
Area	12.9468 km2 (4.9988 sq mi)
Population	331 (2011 census)
• Density	26/km2 (67/sq mi)
Civil parish	Stockton
Unitary authority	Shropshire
Shire county	Shropshire
Region	West Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Website	https://www.hugofox.com/community/stockton-parish-council-10617/home
List of places UK England Shropshire 52.592700°N 2.4004926°W / 52.592700; -2.4004926

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]

References

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