The History of Shipton Moyne
Shipton Moyne is a village with a long history, dating back to at least 1086, when the name Shipton was first mentioned. The two families most associated with Shipton Moyne are the families of Estcourt and Hodges. Sitting equi-distant from Tetbury and Malmesbury, Shipton Moyne is off the beaten track and has thus had a relatively quiet and peaceful history.
In the History section of this website we will bring together the various documents and stories of note about our village, starting with a well-researched article about Shipton Moyne in the Wilts and Glos Standard from 1953 and a talk given to The Rectory Society about the parish and the village's two Rectories.
As more information about the history of the village becomes available, it will be added to the website.
Latest History 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…
The Early History of Shipton Moyne
The Roman road, The FOSSE WAY, passes within a mile of both Shipton Moyne and Tetbury. These sites are mentioned in Domesday (1086) as…
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 EclairA poignant memorial found in the Estcourt Chapel in St John the Baptist Church, Shipton Moyne.”To the memory…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…
Bygone Shipton Moyne Newsletters
The Shipton Moyne Village Newsletter was distributed monthly throughout the parish and was a useful source of information about the village, parish and any…
The Women’s Institute In Shipton Moyne
The Women’s Institute in Shipton Moyne was founded in 1957. It met at the Village Hall and was enjoyed by all its members. As…
Gardens Open Days In Shipton Moyne
There are many beautiful gardens in Shipton Moyne, which are so well tended by their owners. Some of these gardens are open to the…
The Shipton Moyne Flower Show
The Shipton Moyne Flower Show is usually an annual event, which is held in the Village Hall. The Flower Show is a traditional rural…
Village Events In Shipton Moyne
Shipton Moyne is a social village and each year there are numerous events, celebrations or get-togethers, which entertain the villagers and help keep the…
