Stanford Bishop Explained

Official Name:Stanford Bishop
Civil Parish:Stanford Bishop
Country:England
Region:West Midlands
Coordinates:52.1654°N -2.455°W
Hide Services:Yes
Population:113
Population Ref:(2011 census)
Area Total Km2:6.128
Static Image:Stanford Bishop church - geograph.org.uk - 830764.jpg

Stanford Bishop is a village and civil parish 13miles north east of Hereford,[1] in the county of Herefordshire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 113.[2] The parish touches Acton Beauchamp, Avenbury, Bishop's Frome, Linton and Suckley.[3] Stanford Bishop shares a parish council with Acton Beauchamp and Evesbatch called "Acton Beauchamp Group Parish Council".[4] [5]

Landmarks

There are 7 listed buildings in Stanford Bishop.[6] Stanford Bishop has a church dedicated to St James[7] and a village hall.[8] The Church of St James is listed Grade II*.

History

The name "Stanford" means 'Stone ford', the bishop part being because it was held by the Bishop of Hereford.[9] Stanford Bishop was recorded in the Domesday Book as Stanford.[10] On 24 March 1884 part of Bishop's Frome was transferred to the parish and Lords Meadow was transferred from Bromyard.[11]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Distance from Stanford Bishop [52.161929, 2.46686]]. GENUKI. 2 July 2021.
  2. Web site: Stanford Bishop. City Population De.. 2 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Stanford Bishop. Ordnance Survey. 2 July 2021.
  4. Web site: Acton Beauchamp Group Parish Council. Herefordshire Council. 2 July 2021.
  5. Web site: Home. Acton Beauchamp Group Parish Council. 2 July 2021.
  6. Web site: Listed buildings in Stanford Bishop, Herefordshire. British Listed Buildings. 2 July 2021.
  7. Web site: Stanford Bishop: St James. A Church Near You. 2 July 2021.
  8. Web site: Stanford Bishop Village Hall. Herefordshire Council. 2 July 2021.
  9. Web site: Stanford Bishop Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 2 July 2021.
  10. Web site: Herefordshire M-Z and Welsh entries. The Domesday Book Online. 2 July 2021.
  11. Web site: Relationships and changes Stanford Bishop CP/Ch through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 2 July 2021.

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