Preston upon the Weald Moors
| Preston upon the Weald Moors | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
Preston upon the Weald Moors | |
Location within Shropshire | |
| Population | 204 (2021 Census) |
| OS grid reference | SJ681151 |
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| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | TELFORD |
| Postcode district | TF6 |
| Dialling code | 01952 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Preston upon the Weald Moors is a village and civil parish in the borough of Telford and Wrekin in Shropshire, England. According to the 2021 census. the village had a population of 204. It is one of a number of villages that exist on the Weald Moors of Shropshire.
The name Preston upon the Weald Moors (24 letters) is said to be the longest name of any village in England and is thought to have derived from the words priest and tun (meaning, enclosure, farmstead or homestead) indicating that the village may well have ecclesiastical origins.