Aughton is a hamlet adjacent to the village of Collingbourne Kingston in Wiltshire, England.
| Aughton | |
|---|---|
 Ham Close, Aughton | |
  Aughton Location within Wiltshire | |
| OS grid reference | SU239564 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Marlborough |
| Postcode district | SN8 |
| Dialling code | 01264 |
| Police | Wiltshire |
| Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
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.[2]
References edit
- ^ Crowley, D.A. (ed.). "Victoria County History – Wiltshire – Vol 16 pp126-139: Kinwardstone Hundred – Collingbourne Kingston". British History Online. University of London. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ Historic England. "Aughton House (1035973)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
External links edit
Media related to Aughton, Wiltshire at Wikimedia Commons
- "Collingbourne Kingston". Wiltshire Community History. Wiltshire Council. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
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