Stanton Long

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The name Stanton can be interpreted in Anglo-Saxon as a 'Stone farm/settlement', due to the topographic features it resides on. The 'Long' element of the place name refers to the parish's unusually elongated shape.{{cite web|title=Key to English Place-names|url=http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Shropshire/Stanton%20Long|publisher=University of Nottingham|accessdate=6 March 2014}} Although the parish boundaries have varied slightly over time, it still preserves its elongated shape to this day. It is restricted by the two nearby parishes of Shipton and Easthope, which causes it to become thin in the middle of the boundary and wider near the north and south borders. The actual settlement of Stanton Long is located in the south and other townships such as Brockton and Patton are in the north.{{cite web|title=Boundary Map|url=http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10366483/boundary|work=A Vision of Britain Through Time|accessdate=10 March 2014}} Historically the placename was also written as "Long Stanton".

Stanton Long's history can be traced back to the 13th century according to the 1086 Domesday Book entry, where it was under ownership of Roger de Lacy from Earl Roger de Montgomerie. This entry was then categorised under the parish of Stantune which became separated into two estates; Stanton Long and Holdgate in the 12th century.{{cite web|title=The Domesday Book Online|url=http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/shropshire3.html#stanton|accessdate=3 March 2014}} Back then it was under the hundred of Patton and had a total number of just three households consisting of 1 smallholder and 2 slaves. This was considered a very small settlement compared to other Domesday settlements.{{cite web|title=Stanton [Long] Domesday Entry|url=http://domesdaymap.co.uk/place/SO5790/stanton-long/|work=Open Domesday|accessdate=10 March 2014}}

In the 17th and 18th centuries the village was known as 'Dirty Stanton' due to the area's abundance in clay soil, making the roads muddy.{{cite web |url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=22868 |title=Stanton Long |author=C R J Currie (Editor), A P Baggs, G C Baugh, D C Cox, Jessie McFall, P A Stamper |publisher=Institute of Historical Research |year=1998 |work=A History of the County of Shropshire: Volume 10: Munslow Hundred (part), The Liberty and Borough of Wenlock |accessdate=3 March 2014}}

The first census data recorded for the civil parish can be found back in 1801 where it had a total population of 206. This figure grew at a constant rate for the next five decades until 1841 where it reached its peak of 327 inhabitants. Since this period, the population has been slowly declining until the recent census in 2011, where it has been its lowest on record.{{cite web|title=Stanton Long AP/CP through time {{!}} Population Statistics |url=http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10366483/cube/TOT_POP|work=A Vision of Britain through Time|publisher=GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth|accessdate=3 March 2014}}

There are a number of listed buildings in the parish, all of which were put under the Heritage Protection Reform from the 1970s onwards. Some of these buildings include the Malt House, Lower Farm House and St. Michael and All Angels Church.{{cite web|title=The National Heritage List for England|url=http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/professional/protection/process/national-heritage-list-for-england/?SearchTerm=stanton+long&SearchType=exact|publisher=English Heritage|accessdate=6 March 2014}}

File:Employment status in Stanton Long as of the 2011 UK Census.jpg

File:Stanton Long Employment- 1881.jpg

In 2011 the UK Census showed that Stanton Long had a total population of 310.{{cite web|title=Stanton Long (Parish): Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11128985&c=Stanton+Long&d=16&e=62&g=6460318&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1391592443257&enc=1|work=Neighbourhood Statistics|publisher=Office for National Statistics|accessdate=5 February 2014}} This census data also shows that the Wholesale and Retail trade is the most popular industry in the parish, with other industries such as Human Health and Social Work Activities and Agriculture, Forestry and fishing also receiving similar figures.{{cite web|title=Stanton Long 2011 Census: Quick Statistics, Industry|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=7&b=11128985&c=Stanton+Long&d=16&e=61&g=6460318&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1394744582666&enc=1&dsFamilyId=2513|work=Neighbourhood Statistics|publisher=Office for National Statistics|accessdate=13 March 2014}} Although previously, the 1881 census data showed that the Agriculture industry was by far the dominant trade, with over 50 males then involved in that area of work, the industry of the parish has almost certainly transformed into the present day.{{cite web|title=Stanton Long AP/CP through time {{!}} Industry Statistics |url=http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10366483/cube/OCC_ORDER1881|work=A Vision of Britain through Time|publisher=GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth|accessdate=13 March 2014}}

In terms of transport services, the nearest bus route that passes through the parish can be accessed via Brockton. Although, the nearest stop to the main village of Stanton Long would be at the nearby village of Shipton. There are only two services passing through this route with limited activity from Monday to Friday.{{cite web|title=Bus Services and Stops|url=http://shropshire.pindarcreative.co.uk/timetable-search/stop.asp?StopID=1652|work=Travel Shropshire|publisher=Shropshire Council|accessdate=16 March 2014}}

The local housing is predominantly detached, whole housing or bungalows,{{cite web|title=Accommodation Type- Households, 2011|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=7&b=11128985&c=Stanton+Long&d=16&e=61&g=6460318&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1395068321526&enc=1&dsFamilyId=2570|work=Neighbourhood Statistics|publisher=Office for national Statistics|accessdate=17 March 2014}} which are valued on average at around £240,408 (based on the local outward code).{{cite web|title=Average House Prices (TF13 Post Code)|url=http://www.uklocalarea.com/index.php?q=TF13+6QA|work=UK Local Area|publisher=Land Registry|accessdate=17 March 2014}}

The parish is partially located along one of Britain's most important geological sites named Wenlock Edge. The land between Craven Arms and Much Wenlock sits on top of a Silurian limestone ridge, rich in fossil fauna. Fossil species such as corals, brachiopods, trilobites and ostracods exist along this 30 kilometre stretch of limestone, which is identified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.{{cite web|title=Wenlock Edge (SSSI)|url=http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/geodiversity/englands/sites/local_ID76.aspx|publisher=Natural England|accessdate=19 March 2014}} The edge contains limestone quarries and limekilns as well as ancient woodland making it a popular walking destination.{{cite web|title=Wenlock Edge|url=http://www.shropshiregeology.org.uk/shropgeol/we/wemain.html|work=Shropshire Geology|publisher=Shropshire Geological Society|accessdate=19 March 2014}}

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Brockton is a township within the parish and a settlement of similar size to that of Stanton Long. The hamlet is divided by the parish boundary between Stanton Long and Shipton, with the school and pub in Stanton Long and the farm in Shipton. It lies approximately 3.5 kilometres from the centre of Stanton Long and contains the local public house called The Feathers at Brockton{{cite web|title=The Feathers at Brockton Pub|url=http://www.feathersatbrockton.co.uk/|accessdate=11 March 2014}} and the local primary school for those in the nearby catchment area. Brockton Church of England Primary School was a replacement school built in 1971 to take the place of an old Victorian establishment that once stood there. It is situated to the west of the township, parallel to a small stream which requires crossing a bridge to get into the grounds.{{cite web|title=Brockton Primary School|url=http://www.brocktonprimary.ik.org/p_About_Us.ikml|accessdate=11 March 2014}} The 2011 inspection report from Ofsted shows that the establishment achieved an overall score of 2 (good) and was praised for its knowledgeable staff.{{cite web|title=Brockton CofE Primary School Inspection Report|url=http://www.brocktonprimary.ik.org/attachments/Ofsted_Final_Report_Dec_20111.pdf|work=Ofsted Inspection Report|publisher=Ofsted|date = 7–8 December 2011|accessdate=14 March 2014}}

File:River Corve - downstream of bridge at Brockton - geograph.org.uk - 1282654.jpg

St. Michael and All Angels is located in the heart of Stanton Long village and is the second parish church to have served the community. Due to the movement of local residents going southwards, Stanton Long provided a more suitable location than Patton thus justifying the construction of a new parish church. One of its defining features is the entrance door with iron scrollwork. Its construction dates back to the 13th century.{{cite web|title=St. Michael and All Angels History|url=http://www.stantonlongchurch.co.uk/History|work=Stanton Long Church|accessdate=10 March 2014}} Although major repairs were carried out in 1842 and 1869–70, features such as the Bell-cote, bells, Vestry, porch and windows require restoration or repair.{{cite web|title=Repair and Restoration, St. Michael and All Angels Church|url=http://www.stantonlongchurch.co.uk/RepairRestoration|work=Stanton Long Church|publisher=Stanton Long Parochial Church Council|accessdate=15 March 2014}}

The church contains a parish war memorial in form of marble tablet to local men who died serving in both World Wars, and a decorated metal plaque to Wallace Jones (killed in action in Palestine in the First War).{{cite book|last=Francis|first=Peter|title=Shropshire War Memorials, Sites of Remembrance|year=2013|publisher=YouCaxton Publications|pages=130–131|isbn=978-1-909644-11-3}} The churchyard contains the war graves of a Royal Warwickshire Regiment soldier of World War I and a KSLI soldier of World War II.{{cite web|url=https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/search-results/?CemeteryExact=true&Cemetery=STANTON%20LONG%20(ST.%20MICHAEL)%20CHURCHYARD|title=Stanton Long (St Michael and All Angels) Churchyard |publisher=Commonwealth War Graves Commission |access-date=15 February 2021 }}

The River Corve is a tributary within the Teme drainage basin that reaches typical highs of 2.5 meters and lows of 0.77 meters.{{cite web|title=Location Info, River Corve|url=http://www.riverlevels.info/river-corve-bromfield-ludlow-corve|work=River Levels|publisher=Environment Agency|accessdate=15 March 2014}} The river runs southwards to the east of Brockton and works its way past the nearby village of Shipton to the west of Stanton Long. It then joins the River Teme at the town of Ludlow approximately 8.5 kilometres to the south.{{cite web|title=Map of Stanton Long|url=http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=357392&y=290420&z=120&sv=Stanton+Long&st=3&tl=Map+of+Stanton+Long,+Shropshire|work=Street Map|publisher=OpenStreetMap, Ordnance Survey & Collins Bartholomew|accessdate=15 March 2014}}

• Listed buildings in Stanton Long

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• [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=22868 British History Online: Stanton Long] – Victorian County History

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