Haxton and Fittleton's Past

General history of Fittleton and Haxton

Fittleton is set in downland, mostly to the east of the village, from where there are magnificent views over to the dominating hillfort of Sidbury Hill.

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History of Fittleton Church

Both Fittleton and Netheravon churches are dedicated to “All Saints”, as are half the churches in the Avon Deanery.

Fittleton church, first mentioned in records of 1291, is built of flint and rubble, mostly rendered, and has chancel, aisled nave and south porch

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Fittleton Farms

A large proportion of the parish of Fittleton is down land and from medieval times it was dominated by the keeping of sheep. It is not surprising that Sheppard or Shepherd is a common name in the area. By the early C18th down land was being converted to arable within the system of common fields.

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History of Fittleton School

Charitable bequests for education in Fittleton were made in the early 18th century. Henry Clark (d. 1712) directed that from the annual rent of £12 charged by his will upon his farm at Haxton, £5 should be spent on teaching ten poor children to read and writeCharitable bequests for education in Fittleton were made in the early 18th century. Henry Clark (d. 1712) directed that from the annual rent of £12 charged by his will upon his farm at Haxton, £5 should be spent on teaching ten poor children to read and write………….

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HMS Fittleton

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