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Human settlement in England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chaceley or Chaseley[1] is a village and civil parish 8 miles (13 km) north of Gloucester,[2] in the Tewkesbury district, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 125.[3] The parish touches Deerhurst, Eldersfield, Forthampton, Tewkesbury and Tirley.[4]
Chaceley | |
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Location within Gloucestershire | |
Area | 6.703 km2 (2.588 sq mi) |
Population | 125 (2011 census) |
• Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
There are 20 listed buildings in Chaceley.[5] Chaceley has a church called St John the Baptist[6] and a village hall.[7]
The name "Chaceley" may originate as Ceatta or Ceadda; ced 'wood' or cediw, 'yew wood'.[8] Chaceley was "Chaddeslcia" in the 12th century, "Chaddeslega" in the 13th century and "Chaseley" in the 17th century.[9] On 1931 the parish was transferred from Worcestershire to Gloucestershire.[10] On 1 April 1965 44 acres were transferred to Eldersfield parish.[11]
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