Berrington, Shropshire

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Berrington
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Berrington Parish Church
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Berrington
Location within Shropshire
Population30 (2001 Census)
OS grid reference SJ5275006940
Civil parish
  • Berrington
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SHREWSBURY
Postcode district SY5
Dialling code 01743
Police West Mercia
Fire Shropshire
Ambulance West Midlands
UK Parliament
Website Shropshire Council
List of places
UK
England
Shropshire
52°39′28″N2°41′55″W / 52.657778°N 2.698611°W / 52.657778; -2.698611 Coordinates: 52°39′28″N2°41′55″W / 52.657778°N 2.698611°W / 52.657778; -2.698611

Berrington is a small village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. According to the 2001 census the village had a population of 30, though the parish, which also includes the larger village of Cross Houses and other settlements such as Betton Strange and Cantlop, had a population of 805 in total. [1]

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The village is about five miles SE of Shrewsbury. The local newsletter, The Village Pump, is distributed bi-monthly. There is a phone box and a village hall.

A notable feature in the parish is Cantlop Bridge.

A damaged wooden effigy in the parish church (All Saints) is known locally as 'Old Scriven'. It is said that he once fought a lion, hence his damaged face. [2]

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Sunset over Berrington in Shropshire.

Berrington Manor is a Grade II* listed 17th century timber-framed house, located opposite All Saints church.

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References

  1. Berrington CP, ONS
  2. "Shropshire. History. Heritage. Acton Burnell. Albrighton. Atcham. Berrington". Shropshire Promotions. Retrieved 30 August 2014.

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