| Stanton Lacy | |
  Stanton Lacy shown within Shropshire |
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| Population | 328 |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | South Shropshire |
| Shire county | Shropshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Ludlow |
| Postcode district | SY8 |
| Dialling code | 01584 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Ludlow |
| European Parliament | West Midlands |
| List of places: UK • England • Shropshire | |
Stanton Lacy is a parish located in South Shropshire, United Kingdom. It is noted for its rural location and its hills and small valleys.
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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.
