Official Name: | Newton |
Civil Parish: | Newton |
Country: | England |
Region: | West Midlands |
Coordinates: | 51.9942°N -2.9586°W |
Hide Services: | Yes |
Population: | 139 |
Population Ref: | (2011 census) |
Area Total Km2: | 7.085 |
Static Image: | Newton church, Golden Valley, Herefordshire - geograph.org.uk - 391584.jpg |
Newton is a village and civil parish 11miles south west of Hereford,[1] in the county of Herefordshire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 139.[2] The parish touches Dulas, Longtown, Michaelchurch Escley and St. Margarets.[3] Newton shares a parish council with Michaelchurch Escley, St Margarets, Turnastone and Vowchurch called "Vowchurch and District Group Parish Council".[4]
There are 16 listed buildings in Newton.[5] Newton has a church called St John the Baptist.[6]
The name "Newton" means 'New farm/settlement'.[7] Newton was formerly a township and chapelry in the parish of Clodock,[8] in 1866 Newton became a civil parish in its own right.[9]