Stratton, Cornwall

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Stratton is a town in Cornwall

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Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Stratton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Stratton in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

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.

Stratton in the Domesday Book

A village in Stratton hundred, in the county of Cornwall.

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