Berrington, Shropshire

Berrington

Berrington Parish Church
Berrington
 Berrington shown within Shropshire
Population 30 (2001 Census)
OS grid referenceSJ5275006940
Civil parishBerrington
Unitary authorityShropshire
Ceremonial countyShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town SHREWSBURY
Postcode district SY5 6
Dialling code 01743
Police West Mercia
Fire Shropshire
Ambulance West Midlands
EU Parliament West Midlands
UK ParliamentShrewsbury and Atcham
WebsiteShropshire Council
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Coordinates: 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 monthly. There is a phone box and a village hall.

A notable feature in the parish is Cantlop Bridge.

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.

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