Bredon's Norton

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Bredon's Norton
Worcestershire
Location
Grid reference: SO931390
Location: 52°2’58"N, 2°6’7"W
Data
Population: 254  (2021)
Post town: Tewkesbury
Postcode: GL20
Local Government
Council: Wychavon
Parliamentary
constituency:
West Worcestershire
Website: bredonsnorton.co.uk

Bredon's Norton or Norton-by-Bredon[1] is a village eleven miles south-east of Worcester,[2] in Worcestershire. In 2021 the parish had a population of 254.

History

The name "Bredons Norton" means 'Bredon's north farm/settlement'.[3] Bredons Norton is recorded in the Domesday Book as Nortune.[4] Bredon's Norton was "Nortune" in the 11th century and "Northton" in the 13th century.[5]

In the early 12th century Bredons Norton Manor was held by the Bishop of Worcester.

Outside links

("Wikimedia Commons" has material
about Bredon's Norton)

References