| Newton | |
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  Newton Location within Herefordshire | |
| Area | 7.085 km2 (2.736 sq mi) |
| Population | 139 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 20/km2 (52/sq mi) |
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| Unitary authority | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Newton is a village and civil parish 11 miles (18 km) 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]
Landmarks
There are 16 listed buildings in Newton.[5] Newton has a church called St John the Baptist.[6]
History
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]
References
- ↑ "Distance from Newton [51.991382, 2.953048]". GENUKI. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ↑ "Newton (Golden Valley South Ward)". City Population De. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ↑ "Newton". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ↑ "Vowchurch and District Group Parish Council". Herefordshire Council. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ↑ "Listed buildings in Newton (Golden Valley South Ward), Herefordshire". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ↑ "The Parish Church of St John the Baptist in Newton". A Church Near You. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ↑ "Newton Key to English Place-names". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 21 May 2021. Note that there are 2, select the more southerly red dot.
- ↑ "History of Newton in Herefordshire". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
- ↑ "Relationships and changes Newton Tn/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
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