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Bredon's Norton

Bredon's Norton or Norton-by-Bredon is a village and civil parish 11 miles (18 km) south east of Worcester, in the Wychavon district, in the county of Worcestershire, England. In 2021 the parish had a population of 254. The parish touches Eckington, Bredon, Strensham and Kemerton.

There are 21 listed buildings in Bredon's Norton. St Giles's Church was rebuilt in 1883.

The name "Bredons Norton" means 'Bredon's north farm/settlement'. Bredons Norton was recorded in the Domesday Book as Nortune. Bredon's Norton was "Nortune" in the 11th century and "Northton" in the 13th century. In the early 12th century Bredons Norton Manor was held by the Bishop of Worcester. Bredons Norton became a civil parish in 1866.

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