Norton Fitzwarren Parish Council

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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.

Furniture and appliances reuse

Instead of throwing usable unwanted furniture and household appliances away, you can arrange to have suitable items collected and re-used by local furniture reuse projects.

Furniture and appliances collected by these groups are provided at low cost to members of the community on restricted incomes.

Only reusable furniture and appliances can be accepted, although in some cases minor repairs can be undertaken. Items not suitable for reuse can be taken to Wellington or Taunton Recycling Centres or can be collected for a fee, which can be arranged by your local council customer services.

Furnitrust (Home Furniture Services Trust)

01823 253053

info@furnitrust.org.uk

Mon to Fri – 9.30 to 3.15

Closed Bank Holidays

What type of items do the groups accept?

A whole range of furniture and household items, including electrical appliances, can be accepted, but you will need to contact your local reuse group to check if they can reuse your item. They must be in reasonable condition and furniture such as sofas must be made of the suitable fire resistant material now required by law.

Other charity outlets

A number of charity shops sell donated good quality furniture alongside bric-a-brac, books and clothing.

The British Heart Foundation Furniture and Electrical store in Taunton can offer free collection of unwanted furniture and electrical items for sale to raise funds. Contact them on 0844 248 9122 or visit BHF.org.uk for queries or to arrange a collection.

St. Margaret's Hospice can offer free collection of these and other items, if of good quality and in working order, though their central booking number 01935 415500 : furniture, electrical items (not white goods), bedding and linens, crockery, clothing, ornaments and bric-a-brac.