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Watton-at-Stone Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Watton-at-Stone

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Watton-at-Stone history

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Etymology

The name Watton first appeared in writing in an 11th-century publication of 10th century Anglo-Saxon wills as Wattun. It was later recorded in the Domesday Book as both Wodtune and Watone. The suffix -at-Stone dates from the early 13th century and may be derived from the presence of two large examples of Hertfordshire puddingstone.

Prehistoric archaeological finds

Archaeological finds indicate prehistoric activity in the Watton-at-Stone area before the village was established. The earliest finds are Paleolithic hand axes found in the village and also at the Frogmore gravel pit. Neolithic pits were found off Station Road and several Neolithic or Bronze Age ring ditches are evident in fields surrounding Watton.

Roman and Anglo-Saxon origins

The origins of Watton-at-Stone are from the construction of the Roman road, which crossed the High Street at the point of the modern milestone. Archaeological evidence suggests significant Roman activity at the roadside, with a probable Roman building near the Rectory and Roman field boundaries off Station Road suggesting some permanent occupation. The focus of the Anglo-Saxon settlement was on the high ground at Watton Green.

Middle Ages and Early Modern period

The Domesday Book states that Watton village in 1086 consisted of 18 households (10 villagers, 4 smallholders and 4 slaves), suggesting a population of between 65 to 90. The first mention by name of the Woodhall manor was in about 1130 when it was held by Ralph de Watton. In 1662 brothers Maurice Thomson and Sir William Thompson founded Watton’s first free school for 20 poor children.

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14 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Watton-at-Stone places to visit

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Watton-at-Stone has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Watton-at-Stone’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Watton-at-Stone’s information audio spots:

The Tilbury, Datchworth The Tilbury is a public house and restaurant in Datchworth, Hertfordshire. It was formerly known as The Inn on the Green and The Three Horseshoes.

The Horns, Bull’s Green The Horns is a public house in Datchworth, Hertfordshire. It is situated on Bramfield Road in Bull’s Green, a hamlet in the parish.

The London Institute of Banking & Finance The London Institute of Banking & Finance is the oldest training and professional body for banking and financial services in England and Wales. It works internationally with partners to establish ethical and professional standards across the sector around the world.

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