| Stockton | |
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 St chad's Church | |
  Stockton Location withinShropshire | |
| Area | 12.9468 km2 (4.9988 sq mi) |
| Population | 331 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 26/km2 (67/sq mi) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Website | https://www.hugofox.com/community/stockton-parish-council-10617/home |
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Stockton is a village andcivil parish 17 miles (27 km) south east ofShrewsbury,[1] in theShropshire district, in the county ofShropshire, England. The parish includes the village ofNorton and the hamlet ofHigford.[2] In 2011, the parish had a population of 331.[3] The parish touchesAstley Abbotts,Badger,Barrow,Beckbury,Broseley,Sutton Maddock andWorfield.[4]
There are 20listed buildings in Stockton.[5] Stockton has a church called St Chad.[6]
The name "Stockton" probably means 'farm/settlement associated with an outlying farm/settlement'.[7] Stockton was recorded in theDomesday Book asStochetone.[8]
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