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Compton, Staffordshire

Compton is a former village that is now a suburb of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. It is listed in Domesday as 'Contone'. It now lies either side of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. It is within the council area of Wolverhampton.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Staffordshire
Lat, Long: 52.58671,-2.173932
Grid Reference: SO 8831 9878
Council Area: Wolverhampton CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Midlands SA
Police Area: West Midlands PA

GBPN ID: 10599
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Compton,_Staffordshire_10599

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