Staunton on Wye

St Mary's church

Staunton-on-Wye is a relatively unpopulated civil parish in North Herefordshire, which is perhaps one of the most uninhabited locations of England. The parish of Staunton, which includes Moorhampton and Bredwardine, is a key player in trading in Herefordshire. The population of this parish taken at the 2011 census was 213.^[1]

The village itself is fairly unusual as it has huge Victorian mansions within it. Within the medieval parish there is a small school and the grade I listed church of St Mary.^[2]

Located nearby is a nature area known as "The Scar" situated on the banks of the River Wye. Included is a sheer 100 feet drop net to the river. The Scar is considered dangerous to children.

History

Staunton was inhabited until 1089 A.D. There was a small station in the early 1900s consisting of staff who would warn the major towns and cities downstream of the impending flood waters of the large River Wye.

References

↑ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 29 October 2015.
↑ "Church of St Mary, Staunton on Wye". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 30 January 2014.

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Ceremonial county of Herefordshire

Unitary authorities	County of Herefordshire

Major settlements	Bromyard Hereford Kington Ledbury Leominster Ross-on-Wye See also: List of civil parishes in Herefordshire

Rivers	Arrow Frome Kenwater Lugg Monnow Wye

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Coordinates: 52°06′N 2°55′W / 52.100°N 2.917°W / 52.100; -2.917

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