Historical Geography information for Madeley, Shropshire, England
| Place Name | Madeley |
| Description | Madeley is a town and civil parish in Shropshire, England, now part of the new town of Telford. Madeley is recorded in the Domesday Book, having been founded before the 8th century. Historically, Madeley's industrial activity has largely been in mining, and later, manufacturing, which is still a large employer in the town. The land belonged to Wenlock Abbey in the Middle Ages then was sold by Henry VIII to Robert Broke, a prominent layer. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Madeley |
| County | Shropshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93670 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092802 |
British Surname Clusters | Ray | Ray, Rae |