Stockton, Worfield
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| Area | 12.9468 km2 (4.9988 sq mi) |
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| 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 |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
| Website | https://www.hugofox.com/community/stockton-parish-council-10617/home |
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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]
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]
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