Aughton, Wiltshire Explained

Country:England
Static Image Name:Ham Close, Aughton - geograph.org.uk - 274255.jpg
Static Image Caption:Ham Close, Aughton
Coordinates:51.306°N -1.658°W
Official Name:Aughton
Civil Parish:Collingbourne Kingston
Unitary England:Wiltshire
Lieutenancy England:Wiltshire
Region:South West England
Constituency Westminster:Devizes
Post Town:Marlborough
Postcode District:SN8
Postcode Area:SN
Dial Code:01264
Os Grid Reference:SU239564

Aughton is a hamlet adjacent to the village of Collingbourne Kingston in Wiltshire, England.

Aughton took its name from Aeffe, the owner in the 10th century. After Aeffe's death, the land passed to Hyde Abbey, Winchester, and the estate was merged with Collingbourne Kingston manor.[1]

Aughton House is from the 17th century.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: British History Online. Victoria County History – Wiltshire – Vol 16 pp126-139: Kinwardstone Hundred – Collingbourne Kingston. D.A.. Crowley. University of London. 25 April 2016.