Human settlement in England
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 2021 the parish had a population of 254.[3] The parish touches Eckington, Bredon, Strensham and Kemerton.[4]
Features
There are 21 listed buildings in Bredon's Norton.[5] St Giles's Church was rebuilt in 1883.[6]
History
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]
Notable residents
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