Historical Geography information for Wilton, Wiltshire, England
| Place Name | Wilton |
| Description | The history of Wilton dates back to the Anglo-Saxons in the 8th century AD. It was the capital of Wiltunscire, a shire of the Kingdom of Wessex. In AD 871 Alfred the Great fought and lost an important battle against the Danish Vikings here. Wilton remained a prosperous town, as recorded in the Domesday book. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Wilton |
| County | Wiltshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93038 |
| DateUpdated | 7/2/2013 9:55:00 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092097 |
British Surname Clusters | Moore | More, Moore, Mor, McMoore, ó Mordha |
| 1092378 |
British Surname Clusters | Hopkins | Hopkins |