Besford

Besford

Besford is a village and civil parish in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 147. The village is near Pershore, off the road from Upton-upon-Severn. A historic house, Besford Court (a grade II* listed building), is located in the village. Besford Court was once used as a school known as "Besford Court Hospital" [http://www.catholic-forum.com/Saints/ncd01237.htm] .

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* [http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.asp?compid=42848 British History online entry]


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