Great Comberton

Great Comberton

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Great Comberton is a village in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom.

Location

Great Comberton village is located 3 kilometres or two-and-a-half miles south of Pershore, below the steep northern slopes of Bredon Hill, a thousand feet high.

History & Amenities

The history of the village goes back to Saxon times and the village is mentioned in Domesday. The church of St. Michael stands near the centre of the village.

External links

* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=42856 British History Online - Great Comberton]
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/23250 Photo of the church]
* [http://www.francisfrith.com/search/england/worcestershire/great+comberton/photos/great+comberton_photos.htm The village in 1960 - old photos]


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