Strefford
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Situation
Saxton Map: Strat...rd
1km east of Wistanstow on the Byne Brook, just south of its junction with the Quinny Brook. 1km north of the River Onny, on the opposing bank to Cheney Longville. i 1/2 km south of Felhampton. Strefford lies on low-lying, flattish farming land at the SW end of Wenlock Edge
History
Domesday
4 Land of Earl Roger
4,3 Holding of Reginald the Sheriff under Earl Roger
4,3,47 Strefford (Straford) Azor holds it from him. Almund held it. 2 hides which pay tax. Land for 4 ploughs. No men there. However, he has 20s from it. Value before 1066, 30s; later it was waste.
Post Domesday
Church
None.
Castle
None.
