Sutton Maddock is a village and

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south east of

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, in the

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district, in the county of

, England. The parish includes the hamlet of Brockton. In 2011 the parish had a population of 254. The parish touches Barrow,

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, The Gorge,

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, Madeley,

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and Stockton.

Landmarks

There are 5 listed buildings in Sutton Maddock. Sutton Maddock has a church called St Mary and a Shell service station.

History

The name "Sutton" means 'south farm/settlement' and "Madoc" being the personal name of 3 generations of a family which held the manor in the 12th and 13th centuries. Sutton Maddock was recorded in the

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as ''Sudtone''.

References

External links

Parish Council
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