World Wars, Spitfires and the demolition of the Manor. The Census population figures are: 1911 – 387 1921 – 363 1931 – 396 1951 – 374 1961 – 540 1971…
read moreThe Wiltshire Archaeological Society’s “The Rolls of Highworth Hundred 1275-1287” and “Accounts And Surveys of the Wiltshire Lands of Adam de Stratton” and the Wiltshire Record Society’s “Court Rolls of…
read moreDocumentary Record and The National Archive. The Church Records indicate a village population of about 125 in 1603 and the village is mentioned as prosperous in the Wiltshire Inquisitions Post…
read moreCurrently, there is little evidence of Iron Age activity within the parish. This is probably due to a typical lack of evidence for Iron Age sites, the small time frame (less…
read moreThe Church Records and the Hungerford, Brynd and Cusse families. South Marston Church Records 1539-1840 list all baptisms, marriages and burials in the village for that period and indicate a…
read moreDuring the Jurassic period (about 200 million years ago to 140 million years ago), Soutton was beneath a warm shallow sea. At this time the Corallian Beds were deposited. Unsurprisingly…
read moreDurocornovium The Roman town of Durocornovium was located at Covingham, less than a mile from South Marston, on the junction of two Roman roads, the Ermin Way and the road…
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The arrival of Spring brings fresh optimism and hope for a continued return to a more normal year. There are lots of plans from the village groups and clubs, along…
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We welcome the New Year in with hope and cautious optimism for a better year for 2022 and an increasing return to normality. Activities and groups continue in the village…
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Landowners are responsible for cutting them back. Enforcement action can be taken by the Highways Authority, in our case Swindon Borough Council. Please report any overgrown hedges via their online…
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