Turnastone
Village in Herefordshire, England
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Turnastone is a village and civil parish 10 miles (16 km) west of Hereford,[1] in the county of Herefordshire, England. In 2001 the parish had a population of 28.[2] The parish touches St. Margarets and Vowchurch.[3] Turnastone shares a parish council with Michaelchurch Escley, Newton, St Margarets and Vowchurch called "Vowchurch and District Group Parish Council".[4][5]
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  Turnastone Location within Herefordshire | |
| Area | 2.175 km2 (0.840 sq mi) |
| Population | 28 (2001 census) |
| • Density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Landmarks
History
The name "Turnastone" means 'de Turnei's town' and it was probably earlier called "Wluetone" from Robert de Turuei, who held the manor after the Conquest.[8]
