Siddington, Gloucestershire
| Siddington | |
|---|---|
 St. Peter's Church, Siddington | |
  Siddington Location within Gloucestershire | |
| Population | 1,249 (2011 Census) |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Cirencester |
| Postcode district | GL7 |
| Police | Gloucestershire |
| Fire | Gloucestershire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Siddington is a village located one mile south of Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England. The population is 1,249 (2011).[1]
William fitzBaderon is recorded in the Domesday Book as holding one hide in Siddington (also Sudintone, Suditone, Suintone); Aswith held it in the time of King Edward, before the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Roger de Lacy held six hides, which his mother held as her dower-land; and Leofwine held the land as two manors. Humphrey the Chamberlain also held two hides in Siddington, which Ansketil held of him, while Alweard held the land as a manor.[2]
Siddington is the location of the parish church of Saint Peter's, which in parts dates back to Norman times, and has an associated Church of England primary school.
References[]
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ Williams, Dr Ann; Martin, Prof. G H, eds. (1992). Domesday Book: A Complete Translation. London: Penguin Books. pp. 460, 463, 471. ISBN 0-14-143994-7.
Coordinates: 51°42′N 1°57′W / 51.700°N 1.950°W
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