Historical Geography information for Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England
| Place Name | Royal Wootton Bassett |
| Description | Royal Wootton Bassett, previously known as Wootton Bassett, is a small market town and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. The town was granted royal patronage in March 2011 by Elizabeth II in recognition of its role in the early 21st century military funeral repatriations. The settlement was first known as AD 681 is usually taken as the starting point for recorded history of Wootton Bassett, then known as Wodeton when Malmesbury Abbey was chartered in 681 AD. Wootton Bassett is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 where it was noted that Miles Crispin held the rights. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Wootton Bassett |
| County | Wiltshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93590 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092716 |
British Surname Clusters | Bishop | Bishop, Archbishop of Dublin, Archbishop, Bishop of Ardfert |