Putley

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Putley
Herefordshire
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Putley Parish Church
Location
Grid reference: SO642374
Location: 52°2’1"N, 2°31’24"W
Data
Population: 245  (2011)
Local Government
Council: Herefordshire
Website: http://www.putley.org.uk/

Putley is a village in Herefordshire, eight miles east of Hereford,

The 2011 census recorded a parish population of 245.

The most prominent building in Putley is the parish church.[1] There is also a parish hall[2]

Putley also possibly had a castle called Putley Castle.[3]

History

The name "Putley" means 'Putta's wood/clearing' or 'hawk wood/clearing'.[4]

Putley is recorded in the Domesday Book as Poteslepe.[5] Pulley is also recorded as a name for "Putley".[6]

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