Worthen is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Worthen with Shelve, in the Shropshire district, in the ceremonial county of Shropshire, England. It is approximately 13 miles west of Shrewsbury. It sits in the Rea Brook valley. To the south are the Stiperstones and the Bromlow Callow, known for the small clump of trees on top. To the north is Long Mountain.
On 1 April 1987 the parishes of Worthen and Shelve were abolished to form the parish of Worthen with Shelve.[1] The parish includes the hamlets and villages of Brockton, Little Worthen, Pennerley, and Snailbeach, in addition to its namesakes and several smaller settlements. It has an area of 6,895.55 hectares (26.6239 sq mi), and in the 2011 United Kingdom census the population of the parish was 2,078 in 877 household spaces.[2]
Worthen contains the grade I listed Church of England parish church, All Saints,[3][4] a functioning Methodist Chapel, a primary school (now called Long Mountain School)[5] with Eco-School status, a village hall built in 1977 and a post office housed within the local shop. Hampton Hall, a grade II* listed country house, is nearby.
The population of Worthen has fluctuated throughout history since the first census was taken in 1801 recording the population at 1,799. A slight decrease followed in 1811 before a steady increase to the peak of the population in 1881 at 3,029. A slight decrease followed this until 1851 when a small increase occurred bringing the population to 1,965. In 1961 the parish had a population of 1,760.[6] According to the 2001 census the population of "Worthen with Shelve" parish was 1,929 with a total of 775 households in the parish,[7] the population increasing to 2,078 at the 2011 Census.[8]
Employmentedit
Worthen post office
Worthen's population was predominantly characterised by labourers as recorded in the 1831 census, which showed a more organised classification of occupation,[9] during this year there were 393 recorded labourers and servants employed in agricultural and non-agricultural sectors.[10] A more detailed census was taken in 1881, which showed a greater working population of 437 male workers in mineral substances and 240 male workers in agriculture.[11]Mining was a major employment sector and well known mines included Snailbeach, a lead-ore mine, Perkins’ Beach lead mine and additionally grit and gravel mines.[12]
Folkloreedit
A local folktale tells of a family named Reynolds, who were driven out of their farm by two bogies who had the appearance of an old man and woman. When they left, the bogies managed to follow them to their new home by hiding inside a salt cellar.[13]
^"All Saints Worthen". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
^"Welcome". Long Mountain C. of E. Primary School and Pre-School. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
^Southall, H. "Worthen". A Vision of Britain Through Time. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
^"Worthen With Shelve Parish Headcounts". Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
^"Civil Parish population 2011". Retrieved 21 November 2015.
^Southall, H. "Worthen - Current theme: Industry". A Vision of Britain Through Time. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
^Gatley, D. "Worthen – Historical Statistics: Industry". A Vision of Britain Through Time. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
^Wollard, M. "Worthen – Historical Statistics: Industry". A Vision of Britain Through Time. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
^Lewis, S. "Worthen, A Topographical Dictionary of England". British History Online. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
^Ash, Russell (1973). Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain. Reader's Digest Association Limited. pp. 332–333. ISBN9780340165973.
External linksedit
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For other uses see Worthen disambiguation Worthen is a village and former civil parish now in the parish of Worthen with Shelve in the Shropshire district in the ceremonial county of Shropshire England It is approximately 13 miles west of Shrewsbury It sits in the Rea Brook valley To the south are the Stiperstones and the Bromlow Callow known for the small clump of trees on top To the north is Long Mountain WorthenWorthen ChurchWorthenLocation within ShropshirePopulation2 078 2011 OS grid referenceSJ327047Civil parishWorthen with ShelveUnitary authorityShropshireCeremonial countyShropshireRegionWest MidlandsCountryEnglandSovereign stateUnited KingdomPost townSHREWSBURYPostcode districtSY5Dialling code01743PoliceWest MerciaFireShropshireAmbulanceWest MidlandsUK ParliamentLudlowList of places UK England Shropshire 52 38 10 N 2 59 38 W 52 636 N 2 994 W 52 636 2 994On 1 April 1987 the parishes of Worthen and Shelve were abolished to form the parish of Worthen with Shelve 1 The parish includes the hamlets and villages of Brockton Little Worthen Pennerley and Snailbeach in addition to its namesakes and several smaller settlements It has an area of 6 895 55 hectares 26 6239 sq mi and in the 2011 United Kingdom census the population of the parish was 2 078 in 877 household spaces 2 Worthen contains the grade I listed Church of England parish church All Saints 3 4 a functioning Methodist Chapel a primary school now called Long Mountain School 5 with Eco School status a village hall built in 1977 and a post office housed within the local shop Hampton Hall a grade II listed country house is nearby Contents 1 History 1 1 Population 1 2 Employment 1 3 Folklore 2 Notable people 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory editPopulation edit The population of Worthen has fluctuated throughout history since the first census was taken in 1801 recording the population at 1 799 A slight decrease followed in 1811 before a steady increase to the peak of the population in 1881 at 3 029 A slight decrease followed this until 1851 when a small increase occurred bringing the population to 1 965 In 1961 the parish had a population of 1 760 6 According to the 2001 census the population of Worthen with Shelve parish was 1 929 with a total of 775 households in the parish 7 the population increasing to 2 078 at the 2011 Census 8 Employment edit nbsp Worthen post officeWorthen s population was predominantly characterised by labourers as recorded in the 1831 census which showed a more organised classification of occupation 9 during this year there were 393 recorded labourers and servants employed in agricultural and non agricultural sectors 10 A more detailed census was taken in 1881 which showed a greater working population of 437 male workers in mineral substances and 240 male workers in agriculture 11 Mining was a major employment sector and well known mines included Snailbeach a lead ore mine Perkins Beach lead mine and additionally grit and gravel mines 12 Folklore edit A local folktale tells of a family named Reynolds who were driven out of their farm by two bogies who had the appearance of an old man and woman When they left the bogies managed to follow them to their new home by hiding inside a salt cellar 13 Notable people editHenry Stafford 1st Baron Stafford died at nearby Caus Castle buried at Worthen church Mary Anne Talbot female soldier sailor lived at Worthen as child also buried at Worthen Lois Baxter actress brought up at Worthen while father was local doctor See also editListed buildings in Worthen with ShelveReferences edit Clun Registration District UKBMD Retrieved 9 June 2023 UK Census 2011 Local Area Report Worthen with Shelve Parish E04011397 Nomis Office for National Statistics Historic England Church of All Saints 1055014 National Heritage List for England All Saints Worthen www achurchnearyou com Retrieved 9 July 2023 Welcome Long Mountain C of E Primary School and Pre School Retrieved 9 July 2023 Southall H Worthen A Vision of Britain Through Time Retrieved 26 April 2012 Worthen With Shelve Parish Headcounts Office for National Statistics Retrieved 26 April 2012 Civil Parish population 2011 Retrieved 21 November 2015 Southall H Worthen Current theme Industry A Vision of Britain Through Time Retrieved 26 April 2012 Gatley D Worthen Historical Statistics Industry A Vision of Britain Through Time Retrieved 26 April 2012 Wollard M Worthen Historical Statistics Industry A Vision of Britain Through Time Retrieved 26 April 2012 Lewis S Worthen A Topographical Dictionary of England British History Online Retrieved 26 April 2012 Ash Russell 1973 Folklore Myths and Legends of Britain Reader s Digest Association Limited pp 332 333 ISBN 9780340165973 External links edit nbsp Media related to Worthen at Wikimedia Commons Hope hamlet Worthen 1980 news story of nuclear attack preparations Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Worthen amp oldid 1164586169, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
