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Barcheston, Warwickshire

Barcheston is a hamlet in Warwickshire, on the east bank of River Stour. The first English tapestry factory was the Sheldon Looms, established here by William Sheldon in the middle of the 16th century. The hamlet is within the council area of Stratford-on-Avon (Warwickshire).

Place Type: Hamlet
Historic County: Warwickshire
Lat, Long: 52.056987,-1.615234
Grid Reference: SP 2647 3991
Civil Parish: Barcheston CP
Council Area: Stratford-on-Avon CA (Warwickshire CA)
Police Area: Warwickshire PA

GBPN ID: 2342
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Barcheston,_Warwickshire_2342

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