The history of Shipton Moyne has been dominated by the Estcourt family, who have owned land in the parish since before 1303. This category will look at some of the families and individuals, who have been prominent in the history of Shipton Moyne.
Latest Shipton Moyne Families Articles
The Hodges of Shipton Moyne
In 1544, Lord Stourton sold his estate in Shipton Moyne to John Hodges of Malmesbury. This estate covered almost all of the southern half…
John Betjeman Mentions Shipton Moyne
In 1937, John Betjeman visited Shipton Moyne to view the parish church. He briefly wrote of his views of the village to his friend…
Robert Golightly – 2nd Afghan War To The First World War
Robert Edmund Golightly was one of the twelve children of Cannon Golightly, who was our Rector for 54 years from 1856. The Rector came…
A Hero Of Shipton Moyne
Commander Walter Estcourt R.N. Of HMS Eclair A poignant memorial found in the Estcourt Chapel in St John the Baptist Church, Shipton Moyne.”To the…Estcourt of Estcourt
This ancient family has been settled in Gloucestershire and been possessed of lands in the Parish of Shipton Moyne, as appears by deeds at…
Eleanor Morris-Keating and The Estcourt Family
We record with great regret the death of Eleanor Morris-Keating on 16th June 2012. She was by some degree our oldest member. Eleanor was…