Newton | |
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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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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]
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]