Stanton Lacy

Stanton Lacy

infobox UK place

country = England
latitude= 52.4046

longitude= -2.7375

official_name= Stanton Lacy
population = 328
shire_district= South Shropshire
shire_county = Shropshire
region= West Midlands
constituency_westminster= Ludlow
post_town= Ludlow
postcode_district = SY8
postcode_area= SY
dial_code= 01584
os_grid_reference= OS522803

Stanton Lacy is a parish located in South Shropshire, England. It is noted for its rural location and its hills and small valleys.

Areas

The parish can be divided into five main areas.
* Stanton Lacy Village
* Vernolds Common
* The Hope
* Hayton's Bent
* Downton

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.

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.

Further reading

* Wur bist 'ee gwa-in Siree: A History Of Stanton Lacy Parish, Clifford Smout (ISBN 0-9533860-0-7)

Trivia

Stanton Lacy is also the name of the guitarist in Welsh glam-rock band Fortune Favours.


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