Bredon's Norton or Norton-by-Bredon[1] is a village and civil parish 11 miles (18 km) south east of Worcester,[2] in the Wychavon district, in the county of Worcestershire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 247.[3] The parish touches Eckington, Bredon, Strensham and Kemerton.[4]
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![]() ![]() Bredon's Norton Location within Worcestershire | |
Area | 4.4578 km2 (1.7212 sq mi) |
Population | 247 (2011 census) |
• Density | 55/km2 (140/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | SO931390 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Tewkesbury |
Postcode district | GL20 |
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Website | https://www.bredonsnorton.co.uk/ |
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There are 21 listed buildings in Bredon's Norton.[5] St Giles's Church was rebuilt in 1883.[6]
The name "Bredons Norton" means 'Bredon's north farm/settlement'.[7] Bredons Norton was recorded in the Domesday Book as Nortune.[8] Bredon's Norton was "Nortune" in the 11th century and "Northton" in the 13th century.[9] In the early 12th century Bredons Norton Manor was held by the Bishop of Worcester.[10] Bredons Norton became a civil parish in 1866.[11]
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