Welcome to Pitchford
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Pitchford is a small village in the English county of Shropshire. It is located between Cantlop and Acton Burnell and stands on an affluent of the River Severn. Pitchford takes its name from a bituminous spring/pitch in the village, located near The Row Brook. It is also home to one of the most notable Elizabethan houses in Britain- Pitchford Hall. The Church of St Michael and All Angels stands near to the house which contains a carved oak 13th century effigy of Sir John de Pitchford. It is also the name for the civil parish.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
680 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
121 (2021) |
Density |
18 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.0 |
Ward |
Burnell |
District |
Shropshire |
Postcodes |
SY5 |
ONS ID |
E04011340 |
Council
Contact details for Pitchford Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
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Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Pitchford Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Pitchford Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Pitchford Parish.
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