Little Brockton

Settlement in Shropshire

England

Little Brockton

The Cock Inn, Brockton
The Cock Inn, Brockton Credit: Roger Cornfoot

Little Brockton is a small village located in the county of Shropshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles southeast of the market town of Bridgnorth, and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. The village is part of the Bridgnorth civil parish and falls under the jurisdiction of Shropshire Council.

Little Brockton can trace its history back to medieval times, as evidenced by the presence of several historic buildings that have stood the test of time. The village is characterized by its charming cottages made of local brick and timber, which add to its quaint and traditional atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Little Brockton has a strong sense of community. The village is home to a close-knit population that takes pride in its rural heritage. The local community center serves as a hub for various social events and activities, fostering a sense of belonging among residents.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The village is also within close proximity to the River Severn, providing opportunities for boating and fishing enthusiasts.

While Little Brockton is a peaceful and idyllic place to live, it benefits from its close proximity to Bridgnorth, where residents can access a wider range of amenities including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village's convenient location also allows for easy access to major roads and transportation links, making it an attractive place for those seeking a rural lifestyle without compromising on convenience.

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Little Brockton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.630352/-3.0184226 or Grid Reference SJ3104. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Cock Inn, Brockton
The Cock Inn, Brockton
Post Office and stores, Worthen
Post Office and stores, Worthen
The B4499 looking towards Leigh A traditional use of grass verges to provide grazing for travellers' horses.
The B4499 looking towards Leigh
A traditional use of grass verges to provide grazing for travellers' horses.
The village shop at Worthen
The village shop at Worthen
Latter day scene inside Croes Newydd (Wrexham) Locomotive Depot, 1966 The Depot was taken over by the LM Region in its final years, hence the Stanier 8F 2-8-0 (No. 48252) and Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 (no. 46446) in this interior scene less than a year before the Depot was closed in June 1967.
Latter day scene inside Croes Newydd (Wrexham) Locomotive Depot, 1966
The Depot was taken over by the LM Region in its final years, hence the Stanier 8F 2-8-0 (No. 48252) and Ivatt Class 2 2-6-0 (no. 46446) in this interior scene less than a year before the Depot was closed in June 1967.
The village hall in Worthen, Shropshire 1980's style building I think. Great for car parking for walkers like me.
The village hall in Worthen, Shropshire
1980's style building I think. Great for car parking for walkers like me.
Old chapel building on the main road in Worthen Named Mount Zion and dated 1912 I think. 

I don't know if it is a home now. I assume it is.
Old chapel building on the main road in Worthen
Named Mount Zion and dated 1912 I think. I don't know if it is a home now. I assume it is.
View to Bromlow Callow from Worthen village Lovely view from the field gate here.
View to Bromlow Callow from Worthen village
Lovely view from the field gate here.
Old corrugated building in Worthen Maybe once a village hall? Or a workshop? A business? Not all that many of this style of building remain.
Old corrugated building in Worthen
Maybe once a village hall? Or a workshop? A business? Not all that many of this style of building remain.
Half timbered cottage in Worthen A well kept example.
Half timbered cottage in Worthen
A well kept example.
View into the farmyard at Worthen Hall farm Not a very good view admittedly.
View into the farmyard at Worthen Hall farm
Not a very good view admittedly.
Bend on the track near Worthen Curving enticingly.
Bend on the track near Worthen
Curving enticingly.
On the track between Worthen Hall farm and Workhouse Brook Lovely undulating country.
On the track between Worthen Hall farm and Workhouse Brook
Lovely undulating country.
On part of the hillfort A well preserved site.
On part of the hillfort
A well preserved site.
On part of the hillfort Now effectively a field.
On part of the hillfort
Now effectively a field.
Barns and farm outbuildings at Beechfield Nice place.

Similar shot I took 8 years previously <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2403768" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2403768">Link</a>
Barns and farm outbuildings at Beechfield
Nice place. Similar shot I took 8 years previously Link
Large mowed field Interesting to walk where few people walk.
Large mowed field
Interesting to walk where few people walk.
Part of the farm access drive at Beechfield Nice drive to walk.
Part of the farm access drive at Beechfield
Nice drive to walk.
Show me another place!

Little Brockton is located at Grid Ref: SJ3104 (Lat: 52.630352, Lng: -3.0184226)

Unitary Authority: Shropshire

Police Authority: West Merica

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