Coton Hill, Shropshire
| Coton Hill | |
| Shropshire | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SJ492134 |
| Location: | 52°42’58"N, 2°45’14"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 1,500 (approx.) |
| Post town: | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode: | SY1 |
| Dialling code: | 01743 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Shropshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Shrewsbury and Atcham |
Coton Hill is a village near to, but now a suburb of, the town of Shrewsbury in Shropshire.
During the 19th Century the area became a centre for railway freight and two huge yards grew up in the area (Coton Hill North and Coton Hill South), on the Shrewsbury to Chester Line. Although the line is still running passenger and some freight services, only one of these yards still exists and it is disused. The Coton Hill rail crash, a serious incident, occurred at Coton Hill South in January 1965.
Coton Hill has an unusual number of public houses in proximity to each other, thanks to being on the historic route from Ellesmere and Chester. Pubs include the Woody (Woodman Inn), the Bird in Hand, the Royal Oak and the Severn Apprentice.
The River Severn flows nearby. A strangely named passage exists in this old village - "Pig Trough". The Shropshire Agricultural Showground is just outside Coton Hill, and this is used once a year, usually in May, to hold the Shropshire and West Midlands Show.
There has been, and continues to be, some residential development in this popular suburb of the county town. It is close to the town centre and yet also remains close to the countryside of Shropshire.