Stanford Bishop | |
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Location within Herefordshire | |
Area | 6.128 km2 (2.366 sq mi) |
Population | 113 (2011 census) |
• Density | 18/km2 (47/sq mi) |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Stanford Bishop is a village and civil parish 13 miles (21 km) 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]
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*.[9]
The name "Stanford" means 'Stone ford', the bishop part being because it was held by the Bishop of Hereford.[10] Stanford Bishop was recorded in the Domesday Book as Stanford.[11] On 24 March 1884 part of Bishop's Frome was transferred to the parish and Lords Meadow was transferred from Bromyard.[12]