About Stone in Staffordshire

Stone is a town in Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the River Trent, and has a population of around 20,000 people. Stone was first settled in the late Saxon period, and was an important market town in the medieval period. It was granted a charter by King John in 1206, and grew to become one of the largest towns in Staffordshire. Stone was the site of a major battle in the English Civil War, and was also home to a number of notable industries, including coal mining and brewing. The town has a number of historic buildings, including St Michael's Church, which dates from the 12th century, and the Grade I listed Stone Castle.