Chaceley

Chaceley or Chaseley[1] is a village and civil parish 8 miles (13 km) north of Gloucester,[2] in the Tewkesbury district, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 125.[3] The parish touches Deerhurst, Eldersfield, Forthampton, Tewkesbury and Tirley.[4]

This article is about the village in England. For the village in North Dakota, USA, see Chaseley, North Dakota. For the Australian immigrant ship, see Chaseley (ship).

Chaceley
Chaceley is located in Gloucestershire
Chaceley
Chaceley
Location within Gloucestershire
Area6.703 km2 (2.588 sq mi)
Population125 (2011 census)
• Density19/km2 (49/sq mi)
Civil parish
  • Chaceley
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom

Landmarks

There are 20 listed buildings in Chaceley.[5] Chaceley has a church called St John the Baptist[6] and a village hall.[7]

History

The name "Chaceley" may originate as Ceatta or Ceadda; ced 'wood' or cediw, 'yew wood'.[8] Chaceley was "Chaddeslcia" in the 12th century, "Chaddeslega" in the 13th century and "Chaseley" in the 17th century.[9] On 1931 the parish was transferred from Worcestershire to Gloucestershire.[10] On 1 April 1965 44 acres were transferred to Eldersfield parish.[11]

References
  1. "History of Chaceley, in Tewkesbury and Worcestershire". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  2. "Distance from Chaceley [51.975206, 2.209625]". GENUKI. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  3. "Chaceley". City Population De. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  4. "Chaceley". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  5. "Listed buildings in Chaceley, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  6. "St John the Baptist". A Church Near You. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  7. "Village Hall". GRCC. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  8. "Chaceley Key to English Place-names". The University of Nottingham. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  9. "Parishes: Chaceley". British History Online. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  10. "Tewkesbury Registration District". UKBMDA. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  11. "Chaceley CP/Ch through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
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