| Bratton | |
|---|---|
  Bratton Location within Shropshire | |
| Population | 230 (2011) |
| • London | 140 mi (230 km) SE |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TELFORD |
| Postcode district | TF5 |
| Dialling code | 01952 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Bratton is a settlement in the English county of Shropshire, originally a rural village, now partly suburban. The population in 2011 was 230.
The countryside around Bratton is largely flat lowland, but to the south there are hills, the highest point within sight being the Wrekin, which stands on the horizon some four miles to the south. The nearest towns are Wellington and Telford, which lie to the southeast and are the source of most urban services. [1]
Almost all local government services in Bratton are provided by the Telford and Wrekin unitary authority.
Bratton has a school, the St Peter's Church of England Primary School. [2]
The average temperature in the area is 8°C. In July, the warmest month, the average is 18°C, and in December this falls to 0°C. [3]
Shropshire is a landlocked ceremonial county in the West Midlands of England. It borders Cheshire to the north, Staffordshire to the east, Worcestershire to the south-east, Herefordshire to the south, and the Welsh counties of Wrexham and Powys to the west. The largest settlement is Telford, and Shrewsbury is the county town.
Telford is a town in Shropshire, England. It is the administrative centre of Telford and Wrekin borough, a unitary authority which covers the town, its suburbs and surrounding settlements. The town is inland and near the River Severn.
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Telford and Wrekin is a borough and unitary authority in Shropshire, England. In 1974, a non-metropolitan district of Shropshire was created called The Wrekin, named after a prominent hill to the west of Telford. In 1998, the district became a unitary authority and was renamed "Telford and Wrekin", which remains part of the Shropshire ceremonial county and shares institutions such as the Fire and Rescue Service and Community Health with the rest the county.
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The M54 is a 23-mile (37 km) east-west motorway in the counties of Shropshire and Staffordshire, England. It is also referred to as the Telford motorway, after the road's primary westbound destination, the town of Telford. It cost £65 million to construct, and is two-lane dual carriageway for the majority of its length, with sections of three-lane.
The Telford Langley School is a coeducational secondary school with academy status, located in the Dawley area of Telford in Shropshire, England.
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The 2015 Telford and Wrekin Council election took place on 7 May 2015 to elect members of the Telford and Wrekin Council in England. It was held on the same day as other local elections and the UK General Election 2015.
Shawbirch is a residential area in the ceremonial county of Shropshire, in the Unitary Authority of Telford and Wrekin. It is located west of Admaston, north of Wellington and east of Hortonwood.
The Silkin Way is a 14 mile walking and cycling route through Telford starting in Bratton and finishing in Coalport. In places the path follows the former Great Western Railway and the dry canal beds of the old Shropshire Canal and goes via Telford Town Centre and the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site. Along the route the Silkin Way runs close to the many natural and historical features within Telford and shows great contrasts between futuristic architecture, woodlands, and mature parkland.