STRINGSTON
DOMESDAY BOOK
William holds STRINGSTON from Roger. Siward held it before 1066; it paid tax for 11/2 virgates of land. Land for 1/2 plough, which is there, in lordship, with 1 smallholder. Meadow, 1 acre; pasture, 6 acres. The value was and is 8s.
Ranulf holds STRINGSTON from Alfred. Alfwy held it before 1066; it paid tax for 1 hide. Land for 3 ploughs. In lordship 2 ploughs; 4 slaves; 3 virgates. 3 villagers with 1 plough & 1 virgate. Meadow, 4 acres; pasture, 50 acres. 8 cattle; 15 pigs;200 sheep, less 7. Value 50s; when he aquired it ,40s. To this manor has been added 1/2 virgate of land which Bricteva held freely before 1066. Land for 1/2 plough. 1 villager has it there. Value always 5s.
NAME OF THE PARISH
The name Stringston: is said to mean stream farm.
ADMINISTRATION
AN ANCIENT PARISH
LOCAL GOVERNMENT: WILLITON POOR LAW UNION,
RURAL SANITARY DISTRICT, RURAL DISTRICT AND
WEST SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL
CIVIL BOUNDARY CHANGE 1883,1886, AND1933
PARLIAMENTARY REPRESENTATION: BRIDGWATER DIVISION 1918-*
RURAL DEANERIES: BRIDGWATER UNTIL 1844,
QUANTOXHEAD 1844-1973, QUANTOCK 1973-*
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST. MARY
Stringston with East Quantoxhead, Doddington, Kilton with Lilstock, and West Quantoxhead
Local Stringston Civil Parish Administration
Contact -Contact Details can be found at West Somerset Council.