A vision of Britain through time
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A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain from 1801 to now.
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Stratton.-- market town and par., Cornwall - par. (containing Bude), 2837 ac. (220 water), pop. 1797; town, 1½ mile E. of Bude and 16 N W. of Launcestou, pop. 902; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Market-day, Tuesday. Stratton occupies a sheltered position, in a valley surrounded by lofty hills, has fairs for horses, cattle, and sheep, and is growing in favour as a place of summer resort. The church is ancient, and there is an endowed school. The Parliamentary forces under the Earl of Stamford were defeated here in 1643 by the Royalists.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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| Feature Description: | "market town and parish" (ADL Feature Type: "cities") |
| Administrative units: | Stratton AP/CP Cornwall AncC |
| Place: | Stratton |
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