Berrington, Shropshire
| Berrington | |
|---|---|
Berrington Location within Shropshire | |
| Population | 30 (2001 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SJ5275006940 |
| Civil parish |
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| 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 |
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]
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, but not the village itself, is Cantlop Bridge. The village primary school closed in 1994 and has since been converted into a private residence.
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]
Berrington Manor is a Grade II* listed 17th century timber-framed house, located opposite All Saints church.
See also
References
- ^ Berrington CP, ONS
- ^ "Shropshire. History. Heritage. Acton Burnell. Albrighton. Atcham. Berrington". Shropshire Promotions. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
External links
Media related to Berrington, Shropshire at Wikimedia Commons