The village is the site of Croxden Abbey, founded in 1176 by the Cistercians, but now ruined, and in the care of English Heritage.
... average density of 365.4/km² (946.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.45% White, 0.84% African American, 0.13% Native American, 1.89% Asian, 0.03% ...