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Littleton, Spelthorne history

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Early recorded history

Court rolls such as manorial rolls and Letters Patent give early versions Lutleton and Litlinton in the 13th century. In 1341 the parish was rated at £9 6s. 8d., but because the land was sandy, and the inhabitants were unable to sow it on account of their poverty – only £6 could be raised.

Ownership of the manorial land

Littleton is first mentioned by name and it was mentioned as such as a manor in 1165–67, when it was held as one knight’s fee in among the barony of William Blunt, Baron of Ixworth, whose father Gilbert had also held it. For the following three centuries right up to the Dissolution of the Monasteries a mesne lordship, providing intermediate revenues in the hierarchical structure was a right belonging to Westminster Abbey. Seated elsewhere, the Blunts let the manor to the de Grendon and Leveland families.

19th century to date

In 1848, based on the most recent census there were 111 inhabitants who mostly farmed its 1,060 acres (430 ha) of arable and pasture land. Littleton contributed most of the 707 acres (286 ha) covered by Queen Mary Reservoir, the construction of which began in 1931. The parish was in 1860 a parish of inverse shape to Shepperton by forming roughly an inverse triangle.

Littleton, Spelthorne landmarks

Littleton Manor was home to the Wood family: Thomas Wood was elected to Parliament in the 18th century. Astleham Manor Cottage in large grounds survives by the Ash with remaining woodland to its north.

Parish church

The Church of England parish church of St Mary Magdalene is Grade I listed. It is now part of a united benefice with the parish of St Nicholas, Shepperton. The chancel and south aisle are 13th century, on 12th-century foundations. In the 16th century the west tower and nave clerestory were built.

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Spelthorne Sports F.C. Spelthorne Sports F.C. play in the Combined Counties League Premier Division North. The club is based in the borough of Spelstorne.

Sunbury-on-Thames Urban District Sunbury on Thames Urban District was a local government district from 1894 to 1974. It included the town and parish of Sunbury-on-Thames and the parishes of Littleton and Shepperton.

Hazelwood (rugby ground) The Hazelwood Centre is a rugby union ground and sports facility in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. The facility serves as the home of London Irish with the clubs’ administrative offices being based here. The professional side use the facility for training, Premiership Rugby Shield matches and pre-season friendlies.

Queen Mary Reservoir The Queen Mary Reservoir is one of the largest of London’s reservoirs supplying fresh water to London and parts of surrounding counties. The reservoir covers 707 acres (2.86 km) and is 45 ft (14 m) above the surrounding area.

Walton & Hersham F.C. Walton & Hersham Football Club were formed in 1945 following the amalgamation of Walton FC and Hersham FC. They currently play in the Combined Counties League Premier Division South. The club won three consecutive league titles in the Corinthian League in the 1960s. The Swans were relegated to the Isthmian League Division Two in the 2015–16 season. In August 2017, the club moved into the Elmbridge Sports Hub, a £20 million sports complex shared with local rivals Walton Casuals.

Walton and Weybridge Urban District Walton and Weybridge Urban District was a local government district in Surrey, England from 1933 to 1974. It was one of the largest urban areas in the country’s history.

Oatlands Palace Oatlands Palace is a former Tudor and Stuart royal palace. It took the place of the former manor of the village of Weybridge, Surrey. Little remains of the original building, so excavations of the palace took place in 1964 to rediscover its extent.

Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club (WLARC) is a rowing club on the River Wey and River Thames. The club is based at Boat House, Walton Lane, Wey Bridge, Elmbridge, Surrey.

Lock Island Lock Island is an island in the River Thames connected to Shepperton Lock. Facing the attached by lock-gate bridge mainland is a hedge-lined lawn hosting a café. The Thames River Police have a station on the island.

Laleham Burway Laleham Burway is a 1.6-square-kilometre (0.62 sq mi) tract of water-meadow in the far north of Chertsey in Surrey. Part of it was a cricket venue in the 18th century and the home of cricket club. The southern part of the effective island sharing the name of the Burway was the Abbey Mead, which was kept since the seventh century.

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