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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.

Primary Name(s): Compton
Place Type: Suburban area
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

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Compton,_Staffordshire_10599
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5157136