Stottesdon
| Stottesdon | |
|---|---|
 Stottesdon | |
| Population | 782 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SO671827 |
| Civil parish |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Kidderminster |
| Postcode district | DY14 8 |
| Dialling code | 01746 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Stottesdon is a village and civil parish in south east Shropshire, England. The parish of Stottesdon covers a large rural area and extends over the village of Chorley.[2] The village is situated near the market towns of Cleobury Mortimer and Bridgnorth.
History
St. Mary's Church (the oldest building in Stottesdon) is pre-Norman with parts that may date at 450 CE,[3] although the bulk of the church is post-Norman. The churchyard contains the war graves of 3 British soldiers of World War I.[4]
Facilities
The village has several facilities including Stottesdon Church of England Primary School,[5][6] "The Fighting Cocks" public house,[7][8] the "Shop at the Cock" village shop,[9] The Old Vicarage Activity Centre,[10] a bus service, phone box, recycling facilities and a post box.
References
- ^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ Stottesdon Parish Portal
- ^ Secret Shropshire - St Mary's Church Stottesdon
- ^ [1] CWGC Cemetery Report. Breakdown obtained from casualty record.
- ^ Friends of Stottesdon Primary School Website
- ^ Stottesdon Primary School Website
- ^ Details of the Fighting Cocks
- ^ UK Pub Finder
- ^ Shop at the Cock Information
- ^ Old Vicarage Activity Centre Website
External links
- The Stottesdon Parish Portal
- Stottesdon C of E Primary School
- Chorley Family Playgroup at Stottesdon School
- Friends of Stottesdon Primary School
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