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