Allensmore
Village in Herefordshire, England
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Allensmore is a village in Herefordshire, England. It is located on the A465 road about 4 miles (6 km) south-west of Hereford. The church is dedicated to Saint Andrew.[2]
| Allensmore | |
|---|---|
St Andrew's Church | |
Location within Herefordshire | |
| Population | 566 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SO4635 |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HEREFORD |
| Postcode district | HR2 |
| Dialling code | 01981 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
History
The name 'Allensmore' derives from 'Alan's Moor'.[3] It has been suggested that Allensmore is the place referred to as More in the Domesday Book.[4] Cricketer Charles Littlehales was the parish Vicar from 1930 to at least 1941.[5]