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| North and Middle Littleton | |
|---|---|
 Middle Littleton Tithe Barn | |
  North and Middle Littleton Location within Worcestershire | |
| Population | 924 (2021) |
| OS grid reference | SP0847 |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | EVESHAM |
| Postcode district | WR11 |
| Dialling code | 01386 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
North and Middle Littleton is a civil parish located in the Wychavon district of Worcestershire, England. The parish comprises the villages of North Littleton and Middle Littleton, and is located near the larger settlement of South Littleton. It is bounded by the River Avon to the west, and Buckle Street (the Roman Ryknild St) to the east. At the 2021 census it had a population of 924.[1]
Though Neolithic human activity has been documented in the area, it is thought the first permanent settlements were constructed during Romano-British times (the important Roman road of Ryknild Street runs by the area). Other nearby Romano-British settlements at Ullington, Blakes Hill and Littleton Pastures have been documented, and all were thought to be in continuous occupation until the late 4th century. Archeological evidence suggests the area was completely abandoned after the end of the Roman occupation of Britain.
The area had been repopulated to an extent by the time of the Domesday Book, which documents the Littletons twice. "Littletune" (thought to be North Littleton), was owned by Evesham Abbey, and had a population of 18 who farmed the land owned by the abbey. St Nicholas Church located in Middle Littleton is thought to have been first constructed in the 12th century, though it was significantly remodelled in the 13th century. The Tithe Barn[2] is an early 14th-century farm building which is now owned by the National Trust.
ミドル・リトルトン・マナー・ハウスは17世紀のジャコビアン様式の荘園邸宅で、地元の石材を用いて建てられました。村にはその後建てられた石造りの建物が今も残っています。19世紀には、この教区で農業または園芸に従事していた人が23人記録されています。1940年代後半まで、この地域は主に農業地帯でした。現在では、この教区の住民で農業に従事している人はごくわずかです。
これらの村は、ノース・リトルトン教区議会とミドル・リトルトン教区議会の管轄下にあります。セント・ニコラス教会（イングランド国教会）はミドル・リトルトンにあり、リトルトン村役場も同じ場所にあります。
ミドルリトルトンには、ヨルダンのイマン・ビント・フセイン王女を含む支援者を持つ農場動物保護施設がある。 [ 3 ]
地元のサッカーチーム、リトルトンFCは、ウェストミッドランズ（地域）リーグに所属している。