Historical Geography information for Clun, Shropshire, England
| Place Name | Clun |
| Description | Clun is a small town in south Shropshire, England. Clun takes its name from the river upon which it stands. Deriving from an earlier Colun, it shares its very early British root with the two rivers Colne, in Lancashire and Essex. Clun grew up around the site of the later Saxon church towards the end of the 7th century AD. At the time of the Norman Conquest Clun formed part of the extensive lands of Eadric The Wild, who led a revolt against King William I, whereon his lands were confiscated and given to Roger de Montgomery who was created Earl of Shrewsbury. Roger in turn granted 27 manors, of which Clun was the largest, to Robert (or "Picot") de Say. These lands constituted a single Marcher Lordship which became known as the Barony of Clun. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Clun |
| County | Shropshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93361 |
| DateUpdated | 7/10/2013 7:45:59 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092463 |
British Surname Clusters | Francis | Francis, Frances |