Stottesdon
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 Stottesdon |
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| Population | 1,690 [1] |
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| Ceremonial county | Shropshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Stottesdon |
| Postcode district | DY14 |
| Dialling code | 01746 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Stottesdon is a village and civil parish in south east Shropshire, England. The parish of Stottesdon covers a large rural area and extends over the village of Chorley.[2] The village is situated near the market towns of Cleobury Mortimer and Bridgnorth.
History
St Mary's Church (the oldest building in Stottesdon) is pre-Norman with parts that may date at 450 CE,[3] although the bulk of the church is post-Norman. The churchyard contains the war graves of 3 British soldiers of World War I.[4]
Facilities
The village has several facilities including Stottesdon Church of England Primary School,[5][6] "The Fighting Cocks" public house,[7][8] a village shop ("Shop at the Cock"),[9] an activity centre (The Old Vicarage Activity Centre),[10] a bus service, phone box, recycling facilities and a post box.
References
- ↑ 2001 Census
- ↑ Stottesdon Parish Portal
- ↑ Secret Shropshire - St Mary's Church Stottesdon
- ↑ CWGC Cemetery Report. Breakdown obtained from casualty record.
- ↑ Friends of Stottesdon Primary School Website
- ↑ Stottesdon Primary School Website
- ↑ Details of the Fighting Cocks
- ↑ UK Pub Finder
- ↑ Shop at the Cock Information
- ↑ Old Vicarage Activity Centre Website
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Stottesdon. |
- The Stottesdon Parish Portal
- Stottesdon C of E Primary School
- Chorley Family Playgroup at Stottesdon School
- Friends of Stottesdon Primary School
Coordinates: 52°26′30″N 2°29′2″W / 52.44167°N 2.48389°W