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Alcester High Street Alcester (pronunciation(help·info); IPA /ˈɒlˌstə(ɹ)/ or /ˈɔːlˌstə(ɹ)/) is an old market town of Roman origin at the junction of the River Alne and River Arrow in Warwickshire, England, and situated approximately 8miles(12.9km) west of Stratford-upon-Avon. The 2001 census recorded a population of 6,214 in the town, which also has civil parish status. In Roman times Alcester (Alauna) was a walled town and fort of some importance, being located at a junction between the Ryknild Street Roman road and the ancient Salt way from Droitwich. The town today includes a number of preserved Tudor and other houses, notably those near the parish church, in Butter Street, and in Malt Mill Lane. The Old Rectory, situated directly in front of the church, is a particularly interesting example of Georgian Architecture. A number of fine Victorian additions have been made at the rear of the house. The clock on St Nicholas Church is in an unusual position on the south-west corner of the 14th century tower, making it visible from the main High Street. The church also houses the tomb of Fulke Greville, grandfather of Fulke Greville 1st Baron Brooke.
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