Historical Geography information for Downton, Wiltshire, England
| Place Name | Downton |
| Description | Downton is a village and civil parish on the River Avon in Wiltshire, England. Iron Age and Roman artifacts have been discovered in Downton. In Saxon times, the area featured a 'Moot' or governing meeting place, considered a local parliament. Later there was a Norman motte and bailey castle and the lands were owned by the Bishop of Winchester. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Downton |
| County | Wiltshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93223 |
| DateUpdated | 7/7/2013 7:30:27 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092303 |
British Surname Clusters | Andrews | Andrew, Andrews, McAndrew, McAndrews |