OS grid reference SJ450299 Post town ELLESMERE Local time Friday 9:03 PM | Sovereign state United Kingdom Postcode district SY12 Dialling code 01939 | |
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Weather 9°C, Wind SE at 10 km/h, 87% Humidity | ||
English Frankton, formerly known simply as Frankton, is a small village in Shropshire, England. It lies between the villages of Cockshutt and Loppington, in the civil parish of Cockshutt. The name Frankton probably originated as "Francas's field".
Map of English Frankton, Ellesmere, UK
It was recorded in Domesday as Franchetone, when it was held by Rainald the Sheriff from Earl Roger. Domesday also noted that the manor contained one carruca, along with three villeins and two bordarii.
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English Frankton Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA