English Frankton

English Frankton

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

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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