Clapton, Gloucestershire Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:51.8596°N -1.7649°W
Official Name:Clapton
Static Image Name:Clapton-on-the Hill - geograph.org.uk - 215016.jpg
Population:110
Population Ref:(2019)[1]
Civil Parish:Clapton
Shire District:Cotswold
Shire County:Gloucestershire
Region:South West England
Post Town:Berkeley
Postcode District:GL54
Postcode Area:GL

Clapton, also known as Clapton-on-the-Hill, is a small village and civil parish in the district of Cotswold, in the county of Gloucestershire, England.[2] [3] In 2019 it had a population of 110.[1] It is very difficult to park and turn around in Clapton due to the narrow roads.

History

The name "Clapton" means 'Hill farm/settlement'.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clapton (Parish, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location. citypopulation.de. 30 September 2021.
  2. Web site: Gloucestershire Parish Map. Gloucestershire County Council. 30 September 2021.
  3. Web site: Clapton-on-the-Hill, Cotswold - area information, map, walks and more . OS GetOutside . 30 September 2021.
  4. Web site: Clapton on the Hill Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 30 September 2021.

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