Fornham All Saints

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Introduction

The village sign depicts a helmet and crossed swords, commemorating two battles that took place here. In about 902, King Edward fought off a cousin to retain the English crown. In 1173 Henry II defeated the Earl of Leicester and a Flemish army. Today the historic village is somewhat more peaceful. It appears on John Speed's 1610 map as "Fernham omnium Sanctorum".

There's evidence of a small prehistoric or Roman settlement near Pigeon Lane, with as many as four hut circles.

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History

In 1861 at Priory House Robert Dunnell/40/Marylebone, Msx is listed as a maltster & wine merchant, employing 20 men.

Acknowledgements

Some historical information from English Heritage's National Monuments Record.

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