Allscott,

a township with a scattered population, about a mile north from Wrockwardine, at the census of 1841 had 98 inhabitants. The township contains 357a. 0r. 17p. of land. Rateable value, £796. 16s. The principal landowners are W. S. Lawley, Esq.; Miss Cludde; Henry Povall, Esq.; Mr. Samuel Nevett; Messrs. Juckes and Dixon; Mr. William Franks; and Sarah and Robert Clarke. The river Tern bounds the township for a short distance; it is also watered by two small streams, and intersected by the Shropshire union railway. The hamlets of Cross Green, Rushmore, and Broomfield House are within the bounds of this township. Broomfield House is a handsome brick residence, pleasantly situated, the residence of Mr. Thomas Edwards.

Directory.—Marked * are at Cross Green, † Rushmore, and the rest at Allscott.—Robert Clarke, farmer and maltster; Sarah Clarke, farmer and maltster; Francis Delves, butcher and farmer; Edward Ditcher, farmer, the Hall; Thomas Edwards, farmer, Broomfield; * William Edwards, blacksmith; † William Edwards, shoemaker; William Franks, farmer; Roger Hawkins, farmer and corn miller; * John Hollis, shoemaker and beerhouse keeper; Thomas Lees, farmer and gardener; George Milnes, farmer; † Francis Phipps, gardener; * Ambrose Robinson, beerhouse; † William Smith, shoemaker; Charles Tew, farmer and maltster; † James Ambrose, machine maker.