Ryton and Grindle is a small civil parish in the west of Shropshire, with a population of 174 and just 72 households. Situated to the south of Shifnal, it also has an eastern boundary with Albrighton and as it's name suggests, the parish comprises of two parts, the village of Ryton and the smaller settlement of Grindle.
Ryton can trace it's history back to Norman times when it was recorded as 'Ruitone' in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Originally part of the parish of Shifnal, Ryton became a separate parish during the 12th century with the first mention a priest at Ryton in 1186.
The current St Andrew's church in Ryton appears to date from 1710, though the font, which is recessed into the tower arch has decorations from the 14th century and the east and south walls are medieval, though much of the original stonework has been renewed. The tower houses a total of six bells of which 2 were added to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887 and the most recent in 1993
Apart from the church, the parish is home to 8 other Grade II listed properties along with a bridge and a tower in the cemetery, plus Ryton Hall, credited to the work of Italian Romolo Piazzani. He has a portrait on the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and is buried in Ryton churchyard. The house has now been converted into apartments with houses built in the former garden.