The principal residents in Moreton Corbet are Eleanor Bennett, school teacher; Robert Broughall, farmer; John Harris, farmer; John Harris, jun., farmer; Mrs. Ann Henshaw, the Castle; Richard Henshaw, the Castle Farm; William Lawley, blacksmith; Rev. Robert Faulkner Wood, M.A., the Rectory.
PRESTON BROCKHURST
is a scattered village and township, partly in the parish of Shawbury, and partly in the parish of Moreton Corbet, three and a quarter miles south-east from Wem. At the census of 1841 there were 21 houses and 138 inhabitants, of which 2 houses and 17 persons were returned as in the parish of Shawbury, and the remainder in this parish. The township contains 1,482a. 1r. 23p. of land, much improved by superior cultivation. The village is delightfully situated on the turnpike road from Shrewsbury to Hawkstone; the vicinity has a bold undulating surface, richly wooded, and pleasingly diversified with rural scenery. Sir Andrew Vincent Corbet, Bart., is lord of the manor and sole proprietor. The Hall is a fine specimen of ancient architecture, with projecting gables and bay windows, and was in early times the seat of a branch of the Corbet family. It is lofty and spacious, and entered by a fine old porch, above which is a watch tower; the whole has a venerable yet interesting appearance. The interior contains some fine specimens of elaborate oak carving; the entrance hall is of panelled oak, and the antique staircase is also of oak, of massive and beautiful workmanship, the whole of which is in excellent preservation. Preston Wood covers an area of 204a. 1r. 20p. acres of land.
Brayne Richard, farmer, the Hall
Darlington Thomas, vict., the Elephant and Castle
Deakin James, butcher
Edwards William, farmer, Bridleway-gate
Evans John and Son, blacksmiths and agricultural implement makers
Evans John, farmer, Shawbury house
Huxley Richard, farmer, the Grove