Stanton Lacy
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| Stanton Lacy | ||
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| Statistics | ||
| Population: | 328 | |
| Ordnance Survey | ||
| OS grid reference: | OS522803 | |
| Administration | ||
| District: | South Shropshire | |
| Shire county: | Shropshire | |
| Region: | West Midlands | |
| Constituent country: | England | |
| Sovereign state: | United Kingdom | |
| Other | ||
| Ceremonial county: | Shropshire | |
| Historic county: | Shropshire | |
| Services | ||
| Police force: | West Mercia | |
| Fire and rescue: | {{{Fire}}} | |
| Ambulance: | West Midlands | |
| Post office and telephone | ||
| Post town: | Ludlow | |
| Postal district: | SY8 | |
| Dialling code: | 01584 | |
| Politics | ||
| UK Parliament: | Ludlow | |
| European Parliament: | West Midlands | |
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Stanton Lacy is a parish located in South Shropshire, United Kingdom. It is noted for its rural location and its hills and small valleys.
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[edit] Areas
The parish can be divided into 5 main areas.
- Stanton Lacy Village
- Vernolds Common
- The Hope
- Hayton's Bent
- Downton
[edit] History
Stanton Lacy can trace its history as far back as the Norman conquest of 1066, and is generally considered to be founded by Roger de Lacy around that time. The parish has had a long and varied history.
[edit] Decline
Whilst the parish used to be able to boast two schools, four Methodist chapels, shops, pubs and a football team, none of these now remain. The parish now serves as a popular retirement destination. However, a small farming community still remains.
[edit] Further reading
- Wur bist 'ee gwa-in Siree: A History Of Stanton Lacy Parish, Clifford Smout (ISBN 0-9533860-0-7)
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