Middleton Priors
Middleton Priors is a village in Shropshire. The hamlet of Middleton Baggot lies less than a mile to its east. The population is shown under Ditton Priors.
| Middleton Priors | |
|---|---|
 Barn in Middleton Priors | |
  Middleton Priors Location within Shropshire | |
| OS grid reference | SO622903 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRIDGNORTH |
| Postcode district | WV16 |
| Dialling code | 01746 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Etymology
The etymology is doubtful. The name was recorded as Mittilton circa 1200.
See also
References
Dictionary of English Place-Names, A.D. Mills, 2002
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