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Abbots Bromley Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Abbots Bromley

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Abbots Bromley history

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The village’s name means ‘clearing/wood frequented by broom’ The prefix ‘abbots’ was added because the village was held by Burton Abbey. The first historical record of the village dates from 942, when it was given to Wulfsige the Black.

Domesday Book

Abbas Bromley is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086–7 as Brunlege, when it was part of the land of St Mary of Burton.

Royal Charter

In 1227, a weekly market was confirmed by Royal Charter at the site of the Buttercross. The current, triangular market place is now grassed over and serves as a village green.

Dissolution of the Monasteries

Henry VIII gave Bromley Abbatis to Sir William Paget, Clerk of the Signet and Privy Councillor. The village remained affiliated to the Abbey till the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1545.

Industry

Abbots Bromley was a major centre for glass manufacture in the 16th century. In 1606 it gained a grammar school, now Richard Clarke First School.

Decline

North Staffordshire Railway received an act of parliament to build a branch line from Stowe-by-Chartley which was never taken advantage of. Abbots Bromley remained comparatively isolated and in decline.

20th century

By the 1950s the village faced economic decay and an ageing population. It was comparatively late in receiving mains electricity and gas services. More recently it has become a dormitory settlement for surrounding urban areas.

Historic buildings

The Market Cross (Buttercross) has been designated a scheduled Ancient Monument. The Church House, The Goats Head Inn and The Schoolhouse are some of the most notable listed buildings.

Gallery

Listed Buildings in Abbots Bromley include the Butter Cross and Bentilee Park Farmhouse. The Butter Cross is a scheduled Ancient Monument. The Grade II listed Coleridge House, School of St Mary and St Anne.

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8 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Abbots Bromley places to visit

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Abbots Bromley has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Abbots Bromley’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Abbots Bromley’s information audio spots:

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