Bredon's Norton
Village in Worcestershire, England
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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 (with which it shares a Parish Council), Strensham and Kemerton, and almost touches with the town of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire.[4]
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  Bredon's Norton Location within Worcestershire | |
| Area | 4.4578 km2 (1.7212 sq mi) |
| Population | 254 (2021 census) |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/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/ |
Features
There are 21 listed buildings in Bredon's Norton.[5] St Giles's Church was rebuilt in 1883.[6]
History
The name "Bredon's Norton" means 'Bredon's north farm/settlement'.[7] Bredon's 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 Bredon's Norton Manor was held by the Bishop of Worcester.[10] Bredon's Norton became a civil parish in 1866.[11]
Notable residents
- Antarctic explorer Raymond Priestley was born in nearby Tewkesbury and retired to Bredon's Norton. Pieces relating to his life are in Tewkesbury Borough Museum.[12]
- American women's rights activist Victoria Woodhull retired and died in Bredon's Norton.[13]
