Albrighton is a large village in the east of the county of Shropshire, indeed the most easterly settlement in the county.
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| Pretty shops in Albrighton |
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| County: | Shropshire |
| Parish: | Albrighton |
| Population: | 4326 (2011 census) |
The village was listed in the Domesday Book as Albricston, the farm of Albric, the village's origins are 6th century. Albrighton received it's Borough charter in 1232 allowing it to form a Corporation and hold markets and courts. The charter was renewed by Charles II in 1664.
The parish church dedicated to St Mary Magdalene dates from 1181 though much of the current church is from a Victorian restoration. Very close to the church is the parish church of St Cuthbert in Donington. The border between the two parishes being Humphreston Brook, this now feeds a nature reserve.
Albrighton's industry was mainly agriculture though brick, clock and button making was also well-known at different times. The railways arrived at Albrighton in 1849. The village is close to Cosford air base and the home of an RAF museum.
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| Across the railway bridge |
