 The village had increased in value from 40 to 50s from the time of the conquest to that of Domesday.The village lies within the ancient Hundred of Grimsworth 

Stretton Sugwas never had a railway station of its own, although the route of the old Hay and Brecon line can still be traced alongside the old Roman Road and into Credenhill.The old Roman Road also can still be walked up to the old Roman town of Magna (Kenchester).