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Bourton, Shropshire

Bourton is a village in Shropshire, standing on the southern slope of Wenlock Edge. It is listed in Domesday as 'Burtune'. Holy Trinity Church is of 12th century origin. The village is within the council area of Shropshire.

Primary Name(s): Bourton
Place Type: Village
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.563283,-2.598059
Grid Reference: SO 5955 9632
Civil Parish: Much Wenlock CP
Council Area: Shropshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN4915

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bourton,_Shropshire_4915
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30917984
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Bourton%2C_Shropshire