Colton lies about two miles north of Rugeley which is an old market town with an outdoor market three days a week. It lies in the Trent valley and was mentioned as Rugelie in Domesday. To the west lies Cannock Chase. In the middle ages the town grew in prosperity through its iron workings and glass manufacture and in the 19th century was an important coal mining centre.
Facilties include non-resident management and emergency alarm service.
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