Kingstone is a civil parish and a large village in rural Herefordshire, England. It lies within the historic area of Archenfield, near the Welsh border, south-west of the city of Hereford. The parish church is dedicated to St. Michael and All Angels.[2][3]
Kingstone | |
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Crossroads in Kingstone with pub and post office | |
Location within Herefordshire | |
Population | 1,373 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | SO4235 |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HEREFORD |
Postcode district | HR2 |
Dialling code | 01981 |
Police | West Mercia |
Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
Ambulance | West Midlands |
UK Parliament | |
The village has both a primary school,[4] which also serves nearby Thruxton, and a secondary school, Kingstone High School.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Civil Population 2011". Retrieved 31 October 2015.
- ^ St Michael, Kingstone
- ^ "Kingstone: St Michael & All Angels". www.achurchnearyou.com. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ "Kingstone And Thruxton Primary School". Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- ^ Kingstone High School