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Canon Frome is a township and small parish, distant 7 miles north-west from Ledbury, in Radlow Hundred, Ledbury Union, and Hereford bishopric and archdeaconry. The church, which is of brick, is small, containing one aisle and a gallery. The tower is square and turreted. The living is a rectory, valued at £200. The population, in 1851, was 95; acreage, 1,005. The soil is clayey, but rich.

Letters through Ledbury, which is the nearest money order office.

Hopton Rev. John, M.A., Canon Frome ct.

Hooper John, farmer

Hooper Richard, farmer

Jones William, parish clerk

Magness John, smith

Pitt Francis, farmer, White house

Pitt William, farmer

Taylor John, farmer, Red castle

Source: Edward Cassey & Co.: History, Topography, and Directory of Herefordshire. Printed by William Bailey, 107, Fishergate 1858.