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Settlement at Norton Fitzwarren is ancient.

There is evidence of occupation in the Stone Age and going back 3 millennia to the Bronze Age

the hill fort was fortified with earthworks that were rebuilt when itwas enlarged in the Iron Age.

Settlement here may have been continuous since Roman remains have also been found on

more than one site in the Parish.

Norton therefore is much older than the nearby town of Taunton,which recently celebrated 1100

years since the granting of its Charter and was founded by the Saxon King Ina(688-726).

The name Fitzwarren was added in the period following the Norman Conquest when the manor

was held by Fulke Fitz-Guarine (the son of Guarine), which became anglicized to Fitzwarren.

Norton is a “ton”, that is settlement, to the north: presumably because it is north of the river Tone,

whereas the old town of Taunton was originally to the south.

Settlement at Norton Fitzwarren is ancient.

There is evidence of occupation in the Stone Age and going back 3 millennia to the Bronze Age

the hill fort was fortified with earthworks that were rebuilt when itwas enlarged in the Iron Age.

Settlement here may have been continuous since Roman remains have also been found on

more than one site in the Parish.

Norton therefore is much older than the nearby town of Taunton,which recently celebrated 1100

years since the granting of its Charter and was founded by the Saxon King Ina(688-726).

The name Fitzwarren was added in the period following the Norman Conquest when the manor

was held by Fulke Fitz-Guarine (the son of Guarine), which became anglicized to Fitzwarren.

Norton is a “ton”, that is settlement, to the north: presumably because it is north of the river Tone,

whereas the old town of Taunton was originally to the south.

AGENDAS FOR OUR MEETINGS ARE ACCESSED BELOW AS WELL AS THE DRAFT MINUTES AND PARISH COUNCIL NEWS ITEMS

POLICE NOTICE

Thieves stealing scooters, bikes and mobility scooters are opperating in this area so please take extra care.

REPLACEMENT BRIDGES ON FOOTPATH T18/9 OVER HALSE WATER NOW OPEN AFTER A LONG WAIT.

COUNCILLOR VACANCY

FOR NORTON FITZWARREN PARISH COUNCIL

www.nortonfitzwarrenparishcouncil.com

If you would like to serve Norton Fitzwarren’s residents this is a great opportunity to get involved in such matters as local planning, promoting local schemes and being involved with local activities and concerns. There are approximately 11 Council meetings a year.

To be considered for co-option, applicants must meet the following criteria and not be disqualified under the terms listed below:

1 .The applicant’s name must appear on the current register of the Voter’s Lists.

2. The applicant should during the whole 12 months preceding have resided in or within three miles of the parish or owned any land or other premises in the parish.

3. Has had their principal or only place of work in the previous 12 months in the parish.

Disqualifications:

Holds a paid office in a company under the control of the Council.

Being subject to a bankruptcy order or debt relief restrictions.

Has been in the last 5 years been convicted of a crime.

Anyone wishing to be considered for co-option should contact the Clerk to the Council by email to: nfpc@btinternet.com or

Tel: 01823 259439.

Mrs. Janet Gobey,

Clerk to the Parish Council

5 Court Road,

Norton Fitzwarren

Taunton, TA2 6SZ