English Frankton

English Frankton

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English Frankton
 English Frankton shown within Shropshire
OS grid referenceSJ450299
Civil parishCockshutt
Unitary authorityShropshire
Ceremonial countyShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town ELLESMERE
Postcode district SY12
Dialling code 01939
Police West Mercia
Fire Shropshire
Ambulance West Midlands
EU Parliament West Midlands
UK ParliamentNorth Shropshire
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Coordinates: 52°51′50″N 2°48′58″W / 52.864°N 2.816°W / 52.864; -2.816

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. 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

References

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

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