Naunton, Worcestershire

Naunton
Naunton
Naunton shown within Worcestershire
OS grid reference	SO878395
Civil parish	Ripple
District	Malvern Hills
Shire county	Worcestershire
Region	West Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Worcester
Postcode district	WR8
Dialling code	01684
Police	West Mercia
Fire	Hereford and Worcester
Ambulance	West Midlands
EU Parliament	West Midlands
UK Parliament	West Worcestershire
List of places UK England Worcestershire 52°03′15″N 2°10′43″W / 52.0542°N 2.178605°W / 52.0542; -2.178605Coordinates: 52°03′15″N 2°10′43″W / 52.0542°N 2.178605°W / 52.0542; -2.178605

Naunton is a hamlet in the parish of Ripple, near Upton-upon-Severn in Worcestershire, England.

Records for Naunton date back to the 12th Century, where Naunton was known as Newentone, before changing to Nounton in the 13th Century. It was given by Bishop Theulf (1115–23) to Auda 'Vitrarius'. It was then bought by Adam de Croome around 1125-1150, becoming part of the Earls Croome estate. It subsequently became part of the Ripple parish.

Naunton is predominantly residential, with a mix of old farm cottages and new bungalows. Buildings of note include the Grade 2 listed Naunton Farmhouse, and The Thatch.

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