Berrington, Shropshire

Human settlement in England

Berrington

Unitary authority

Shropshire

Shropshire

Region

West Midlands

CountryEnglandSovereign stateUnited KingdomPost townSHREWSBURYPostcode districtSY5Dialling code01743PoliceWest MerciaFire Shropshire Ambulance West Midlands UK Parliament

Shrewsbury and Atcham

WebsiteShropshire Council

List of places: UK; England; Shropshire

52°39′28″N 2°41′55″W / 52.657778°N 2.698611°W / 52.657778; -2.698611

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.

References

^ Berrington CP, ONS
^ "Shropshire. History. Heritage. Acton Burnell. Albrighton. Atcham. Berrington". Shropshire Promotions. Retrieved 30 August 2014.