OS grid reference SO878395 Country England Post town Worcester Shire county Worcestershire Dialling code 01684 UK parliament constituency West Worcestershire | Region West Midlands Sovereign state United Kingdom Postcode district WR8 District Malvern Hills District Civil parish Ripple, Worcestershire | |
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Naunton is a hamlet in the parish of Ripple, near Upton-upon-Severn in Worcestershire, England.
Map of Naunton, Worcester, UK
Records for Naunton date back to the 12th Century, where Naunton was known as Newentone, before changing to Nounton in the 13th Century. It was given by Bishop Theulf (1115–23) to Auda 'Vitrarius'. It was then bought by Adam de Croome around 1125-1150, becoming part of the Earls Croome estate. It subsequently became part of the Ripple parish.
Naunton is predominantly residential, with a mix of old farm cottages and new bungalows. Buildings of note include the Grade 2 listed Naunton Farmhouse, and The Thatch.
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Naunton, Worcestershire Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA