Itton
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Itton is a small village
in Monmouthshire
, south-east Wales
, about 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Chepstow
. The village covers about a 2 miles (3.2 km) radius, with about 70 properties across a rural
area. The parish also includes the hamlet of Howick.
The church and Itton Court, the manor house
, are located about 1 miles (1.6 km) from the main housing development at Itton Common on the B4293 road between Chepstow
and Devauden
. The woodland
between Itton and Devauden is Chepstow Park Wood.
. The English name first appears in records in the 13th century, as Edyton, Hedyngton or Edeton.
The parish church building itself dates in part from the 14th century, although it was mostly rebuilt in 1869. The church stands beside Itton Court, originally a mediaeval fortalice
of the Lords of Striguil
or Chepstow. The fortified manor house was later extended. The eastern front was built for the house's owner, John Jeffries, in the early 18th century. In 1749 the house was bought by John Curre, whose family extended it and rebuilt parts, particularly in the late 19th century.
s from the old Chepstow Hunt, and building hunt kennels at Itton. The Curre country covers some 200 square miles (518 km²) between Chepstow and Usk
and is bordered on the south by the Severn Estuary
with the River Wye
to the east.
The Curre Hunt was well known nationally for their 'All White Pack'. All the foxhound
s were bred to be white, although following the fairly recent amalgamation of the Curre and Llangibby
hunts this characteristic has largely faded out; many of the dogs are still white but there are some coloured beagle
-like dogs too.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire is a county in south east Wales. The name derives from the historic county of Monmouthshire which covered a much larger area. The largest town is Abergavenny. There are many castles in Monmouthshire .-Historic county:...
, south-east Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
, about 3 miles (4.8 km) north-west of Chepstow
Chepstow
Chepstow is a town in Monmouthshire, Wales, adjoining the border with Gloucestershire, England. It is located on the River Wye, close to its confluence with the River Severn, and close to the western end of the Severn Bridge on the M48 motorway...
. The village covers about a 2 miles (3.2 km) radius, with about 70 properties across a rural
Rural
Rural areas or the country or countryside are areas that are not urbanized, though when large areas are described, country towns and smaller cities will be included. They have a low population density, and typically much of the land is devoted to agriculture...
area. The parish also includes the hamlet of Howick.
The church and Itton Court, the manor house
Manor house
A manor house is a country house that historically formed the administrative centre of a manor, the lowest unit of territorial organisation in the feudal system in Europe. The term is applied to country houses that belonged to the gentry and other grand stately homes...
, are located about 1 miles (1.6 km) from the main housing development at Itton Common on the B4293 road between Chepstow
Chepstow
Chepstow is a town in Monmouthshire, Wales, adjoining the border with Gloucestershire, England. It is located on the River Wye, close to its confluence with the River Severn, and close to the western end of the Severn Bridge on the M48 motorway...
and Devauden
Devauden
Devauden is a village in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. It is located between Chepstow and Monmouth near the top of the Trellech ridge on the B4293 road.-History:...
. The woodland
Woodland
Ecologically, a woodland is a low-density forest forming open habitats with plenty of sunlight and limited shade. Woodlands may support an understory of shrubs and herbaceous plants including grasses. Woodland may form a transition to shrubland under drier conditions or during early stages of...
between Itton and Devauden is Chepstow Park Wood.
History
The Welsh name for the village derives from the dedication of the parish church to St. Deiniol, a 6th century bishopBishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
. The English name first appears in records in the 13th century, as Edyton, Hedyngton or Edeton.
The parish church building itself dates in part from the 14th century, although it was mostly rebuilt in 1869. The church stands beside Itton Court, originally a mediaeval fortalice
Fortification
Fortifications are military constructions and buildings designed for defence in warfare and military bases. Humans have constructed defensive works for many thousands of years, in a variety of increasingly complex designs...
of the Lords of Striguil
Striguil
Striguil or Strigoil is the name which was used from the 11th century until the late 14th century, for the port and Norman castle of Chepstow, on the Welsh side of the River Wye which forms the boundary with England...
or Chepstow. The fortified manor house was later extended. The eastern front was built for the house's owner, John Jeffries, in the early 18th century. In 1749 the house was bought by John Curre, whose family extended it and rebuilt parts, particularly in the late 19th century.
The Curre Hunt
The Curre Hunt was started in 1896 by Sir Edward Curre of Itton Court. He began by buying houndHound
A hound is a type of dog that assists hunters by tracking or chasing the animal being hunted. It can be contrasted with the gun dog, which assists hunters by identifying the location of prey, and with the retriever, which recovers shot quarry...
s from the old Chepstow Hunt, and building hunt kennels at Itton. The Curre country covers some 200 square miles (518 km²) between Chepstow and Usk
Usk
Usk is a small town in Monmouthshire, Wales, situated 10 miles northeast of Newport.The River Usk flows through the town and is spanned by an ancient, arched stone bridge at the western entrance to the town. A castle above the town overlooks the ancient Anglo-Welsh border crossing - the river can...
and is bordered on the south by the Severn Estuary
Severn Estuary
The Severn Estuary is the estuary of the River Severn, the longest river in Great Britain. Its high tidal range means it has been at the centre of discussions in the UK regarding renewable energy.-Geography:...
with the River Wye
River Wye
The River Wye is the fifth-longest river in the UK and for parts of its length forms part of the border between England and Wales. It is important for nature conservation and recreation.-Description:...
to the east.
The Curre Hunt was well known nationally for their 'All White Pack'. All the foxhound
Foxhound
A foxhound is a type of large hunting hound. Foxhounds hunt in packs and, like all scent hounds, have a strong sense of smell. They are used in hunts for foxes, hence the name. When out hunting they are followed usually on horseback and will travel several miles to catch their target. These dogs...
s were bred to be white, although following the fairly recent amalgamation of the Curre and Llangibby
Llangibby
Llangibby can refer to:*Llangybi, Monmouthshire , a town in Wales.Ships named after this town, or its castle:*Llangibby *MV Llangibby Castle...
hunts this characteristic has largely faded out; many of the dogs are still white but there are some coloured beagle
Beagle
The Beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized dog. A member of the Hound Group, it is similar in appearance to the Foxhound, but smaller, with shorter legs and longer, softer ears. Beagles are scent hounds, developed primarily for tracking hare, rabbit, and other game...
-like dogs too.
Nearby places
- ChepstowChepstowChepstow is a town in Monmouthshire, Wales, adjoining the border with Gloucestershire, England. It is located on the River Wye, close to its confluence with the River Severn, and close to the western end of the Severn Bridge on the M48 motorway...
- 3 miles away from the Common - MonmouthMonmouthMonmouth is a town in southeast Wales and traditional county town of the historic county of Monmouthshire. It is situated close to the border with England, where the River Monnow meets the River Wye with bridges over both....
- 12 miles away from the Common - HowickHowickHowick can refer to:Places*Howick, KwaZulu-Natal**Howick Falls*Howick, Lancashire, a small town in England*Howick, Monmouthshire*Howick, New Zealand**Howick Historical Village*Howick, Northumberland, a small town in England**Howick house...
- nearby settlement 1 mile away from the common - BristolBristolBristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
- 20 miles across the Severn BridgeSevern BridgeThe Severn Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the River Severn between South Gloucestershire, just north of Bristol, England, and Monmouthshire in South Wales, via Beachley, a peninsula between the River Severn and River Wye estuary. It is the original Severn road crossing between England and... - DevaudenDevaudenDevauden is a village in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. It is located between Chepstow and Monmouth near the top of the Trellech ridge on the B4293 road.-History:...
- local village - 1.5 miles away - ShirenewtonShirenewtonShirenewton is a village in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, UK. It is located 3 miles due west of Chepstow, 5 miles by road. The village stands around 500 feet above sea level, and has extensive views of the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel....
-local village - 2 miles away
External links
- More information
- Genuki info on Itton
- St. Deiniol's church
- Kelly's 1901 Directory of Monmouthshire on Itton
- http://www.ittonvillage.org.uk/index.html