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The
first part of this
name, Stretton, is a settlement on
a Roman road. The was element in the second
part indicates low-lying land which is liable
to rapid flooding. The first element of the second
part may be sucge - 'sparrow'.
In
1066 Stretton was held by Edwy, who also held
Weobley.
In Domesday, also like Weobley, Stretton was a
manor of Roger de Lacy who held extensive lands
including Longtown,
Tarrington
and Stoke
Lacy. Stretton was held of him by Robert.
There was one villein, 9 bordars, 4 ploughmen
and 2 radmen. Between them they had 3 ploughs,
There was also a mill worth 32d. Another part
of Stretton had been held by Alfward. In Domesday
this was held by Vitalis from Hugh d'Asne and
had one plough and two slaves in lordship.
Sugwas in Domesday was held by the Bishop of Hereford.
There were two hides, one of which was held of
the bishop by a man-at-arms. The estate was originally
one of the bishop's but like so many others had
fallen into the hands of the Godwine family under
Edward the Confessor. Before Hastings it had been
held wrongfully by Harold Godwinson. |
