Grafton, Shropshire
| Grafton | |
|---|---|
Bridge over the Perry between the hamlets of Yeaton and Grafton. Grafton is on the right-hand (southern) bank in this view. | |
Grafton Location within Shropshire | |
| OS grid reference | SJ430189 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SHREWSBURY |
| Postcode district | SY4 |
| Dialling code | 01939 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Grafton is a hamlet in the civil parish of Bomere Heath and District, in Shropshire, England. Its name probably refers to a coppiced wood.[1]
It is situated to the northwest of Shrewsbury. The River Perry flows by to the north, and on the other side is the small village of Yeaton.
References
- ^ Gelling, M. The Place-names of Shropshire vol. 5, English Place-name Society, 2006, xii
External links
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