Norton sub Hamdon
Local History Society
Norton sub Hamdon is a quiet hamstone village 8 miles west of Yeovil in South Somerset nestling in the shadow of historic Ham Hill. The village and the surrounding area is rich in history & archaeology, particularly that of the Celtic, Roman and Medieval periods. Through these pages the Society hopes to give a glimpse into this richness and to provide both the historian and the genealogist with information and an avenue for furthering their research.
By accessing the following pages the visitor can obtain further information about Norton sub Hamdon and the area around.
The Pittard Alphabetical Index *NEW FOR 2009* The Pittard Alphabetical Index lists baptisms, marriages and burials at St Mary's Church from 1558 to the present allowing the researcher to locate the Register entry number and location of the Register.
The Local Census Return Page provides access to copies of the 1851 & 1901 Census for Norton sub Hamdon and Little Norton, and the 1901 Census for our neighbouring village of Chiselborough.
The Articles Page contains articles about both the village and the local area.
The Gallery Page shows pictures, both past and present, of the village and the people of Norton sub Hamdon.
The Information & Contacts Page allows the visitor to find out more about the Society and to contact members for help and information.
The Meetings & Events Page lists both events going on within the Norton sub Hamdon Local History Society and within other Somerset Local History Societies.
The Nortonian Gift Shop provides information regarding items available through the Norton sub Hamdon Local History Society.
There are numerous documents and books recording the history of Norton sub Hamdon. Lists of these are accessible by clicking on Document & Book Listings. From here you can discover what is available through Norton sub Hamdon Local History Society and what is available through the County Records Office, Taunton.
Finally, the Links Page will take you to other Local History & Genealogical websites.
Contact the Society by emailing :- ethelreds@talktalk.net