Stanford Bishop

Stanford Bishop is a village and civil parish north east of Hereford, in the county of Herefordshire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 113. The parish touches Acton Beauchamp, Avenbury, Bishop's Frome, Linton and Suckley. Stanford Bishop shares a parish council with Acton Beauchamp and Evesbatch called "Acton Beauchamp Group Parish Council".

Landmarks

There are 7 listed buildings in Stanford Bishop. Stanford Bishop has a church dedicated to St James and a village hall. The Church of St James is listed Grade II*.

History

The name "Stanford" means 'Stone ford', the bishop part being because it was held by the Bishop of Hereford. Stanford Bishop was recorded in the Domesday Book as Stanford. On 24 March 1884 part of Bishop's Frome was transferred to the parish and Lords Meadow was transferred from Bromyard.