All History Articles

These are expanded versions of articles that have previously appeared in the monthly Parish Newsletter under 'From the Archives'. They record episodes of historical interest from the History of Sutton Benger and Draycot Cerne.

These are a number of interesting / anecdotal stories from the history of Sutton Benger and Draycot Cerne which may - or may not - have been 100% factually correct. They will be recorded here, together with other short items of local historical interest.

Summaries of the annual Censuses (1841 to 1911) for Draycot Cerne and Sutton Benger will appear here. They will also include summaries of several Surveys of the Manors, which were undertaken in the 1700s and early 1800s. They will be of interest to genealogists and family historians.

Summaries of the birth, marriage and death registers for Draycot Cerne and Sutton Benger will appear here. They will be of interest to genealogists and family historians.

A number of Wills & Inventories, dating back to the 1600s, can be found on-line. Some of them have been transcribed (in full or partially) and will appear here. Please get in touch if you are looking for the records of a specific person. Alternatively, please let us know if you have a transcribed Will or Inventory that you are happy to share here.

Stories about people from the history of Sutton Benger and Draycot Cerne will be recorded here.