Hope Bowdler
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Situation
Saxton Map: Ho...bowdler
Hope Bowdler lies 2km south-east of Church Stretton, at the head of a stream, in a small valley through between the Hope Bowdler, and Hazler hills. 2km further is Ticklerton
History
Domesday
4 Land of Earl Roger
4,22 Holding of Hugh son of Thorgils under Earl Roger
4,22,3 Hugh also holds Hope (Fordritishope) (Hope Bowdler). Eric the Wild held it. 3 hides which pay tax. Land for 6 ploughs. In lordship 2; 4 male and 2 female slaves; 2 villagers with 1 plough. Woodland 2 leagues. Value befor 1066, 25s; now 15s.
Post Domesday
Church
19th Century - St Andrew.
Castle
None.
