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Wychavon CA, Worcestershire

Wychavon is a council area. It forms the lower tier ('district') in a two-tier system of local government, with the Worcestershire council area forming the upper tier. The name 'Wychavon' was invented in 1973, containing two elements: "Wych" recalls the Saxon Kingdom of Hwicca, and "Avon" is for the River Avon.

Place Type: Council Area
Historic County: Worcestershire
Lat, Long: 52.16430934,-2.051060555
Grid Reference: SO 9660 5178
Council Area: Wychavon CA (Worcestershire CA)
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 318994
GSS Code: E07000238
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wychavon_CA,_Worcestershire_318994

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