Welcome to Elton
Elton Hall and its Gardens at Elton, Huntingdonshire
Aethelington, Aeilington (10th century); Adelintune (11th century);
Aethelyngtone, Ailincton, Adelington (12th century); Aylington,
Alyngton (13th century); Aylton (16th century). and Elton (Modern).
The village of Elton is located about eight miles to the south west of
Peterborough. Elton was purchased in the time of King Canute from
its Danish lord by Athelric, Bishop of Dorchester, who gave it to
the Abbey of Ramsey, by whom it was held until the Dissolution. More
Historical
Notes about Elton
Elton Hall was
anciently the seat of the Sapcotes, the first of whom to reside here
was Richard Sapcote, Knight, who died in 1477. About the year 1600
the family ended in three heiresses, and a few years later the Hall
was purchased by Sir Peter Proby, who was Lord Mayor of London in
1622, whose great grandson, Sir John Proby, was created Earl
Carysfort in 1789. On the death of William Proby, 5th Earl the
titles became extinct however descendants of the family still reside
at Elton Hall which also contains a magnificent library of early
printed books.
Elton Rectory dates in part from Elizabethan times; an old gateway
leading to the offices was brought from Warmington and re-built here
by the Rev. P.C. Claughton, Rector 1845 – 1860 afterwards Bishop of
St Helena.
Elton is one of the parishes of the District of
Huntingdonshire, whose administrative centre is
Huntingdon, the other principle towns being
St Ives
home of the Chapel on the Bridge,
St Neots
the largest town in the County of Cambridgeshire, the Roman town of
Godmanchester and
Ramsey
site of the former Abbey.
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Forthcoming Events in or around Elton
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Ramsey Community Market Summary
Local items from local producers - Ramsey Neighbourhood Trust hold a regular Farmer's and Local Craft Market in Ramsey on the Great Whyte.
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
St Ives Farmer's Market Summary
Local food from local producers - St Ives Town Council Council hold a regular Farmer's Market in St Ives on The Pavement in Market Hill. Our definition of local is within 30 miles radius of St Ives, going up to 50 miles for products which cannot
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Admission:
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Ramsey Community Market Summary
Local items from local producers - Ramsey Neighbourhood Trust hold a regular Farmer's and Local Craft Market in Ramsey on the Great Whyte.
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
St Neots Farm and Craft Market Summary
Food and crafts from producers local to St Neots
Event Venue:
- St Neots Market Place
- Address: Market Place, St Neots Road, St Neots.
- Phone: (STD 01832 unless stated otherwise)
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
Huntingdon Street Market Summary
Huntingdons combined Farmers market and Street market
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This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
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