South Littleton
| South Littleton | |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,200 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | EVESHAM |
| Postcode district | WR11 |
| Dialling code | 01386 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
South Littleton is a village and civil parish located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England.
South Littleton is located midway between Evesham and Bidford on Avon. South Littleton is the largest of the littletons, with North and Middle Littleton being smaller. South Littleton has around 1200 inhabitants, while North and Middle between them have about 700 inhabitants.
History
Human activity in this area dates from the Neolithic times but the first settlements were probably Romano-British. The Roman roads have been accredited; the more important of these is Ryknild Street but another ran along the ridge above the Avon before turning east to join Ryknild Street. Three other settlements of Romano-British origin were at Ullington, Blakes Hill and Littleton Pastures and were probably occupied until the end of the 4th century.
After the Romans departed it seems that the area was abandoned. In the Domesday Book, however the Littletons are mentioned twice. During the Middle Ages most of the dwelling houses would have been of simple construction and have not survived. Later stone built houses have survived and give character to the village. The parish developed as an agricultural area, and this was the situation until the late 1940s, but now only a small minority of parishioners work on the land.
South Littleton today
The village is served by South Littleton Parish Council. The Littletons First School is in South Littleton which also has a large Recreation Ground. There are also allotments and Bowling and Tennis Clubs. There is a shop & Post office and a Fish & Chip Shop located on the village High Street. There is also a Church of England church and a Quaker Chapel located in the village.
South Littleton is also the location of HMP Long Lartin, a maximum security prison for adult males.
External links
52°06′N 1°53′W / 52.100°N 1.883°W
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