Bredon's Norton
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| Bredon's Norton | |
| Worcestershire | |
|---|---|
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| 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
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Bredon's Norton) |
References
- ↑ Information on Bredon's Norton from GENUKI
- ↑ "Distance from Bredons Norton [52.049346, -2.102029"]. GENUKI. https://www.genuki.org.uk/gazetteer/howfar?from=WORBredonsNorton&to=WORWorcester. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ↑ Place-Names
- ↑ "Worcestershire A-D". The Domesday Book Online. http://www.domesdaybook.co.uk/worcestershire1.html#bredonsnorton. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ↑ A History of the County of Worcestershire - Volume 3 pp 279-292: Parishes: Bredon (Victoria County History)