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Stretton sits just north of Burton-on-Trent, where the urban edge of the town begins to give way to the more open landscapes of the Trent Valley. Its name stems from its position on the Roman Rykneld Street, a legacy still visible in the straight, purposeful path of the main road through the village. The geography here is defined by water and transport; the River Dove wanders nearby to the east, while the Trent and Mersey Canal cuts right through the heart of the community, offering a quiet, level towpath for walks toward Willington or Clay Mills. Most of the daily life centres around the precinct shops and the primary schools, with the village retaining its own distinct identity despite being nearly contiguous with Burton. It feels established and functional, benefiting from the proximity of the A38 for travel to Derby or Lichfield, yet remaining tucked away enough that you can still hear the water at the locks or find a quiet spot in the Jinny Nature Trail, which follows the route of the old ‘back line’ railway.