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.

Norton Fitzwarren Parish Council provides the only true public forum for the parishioners of Norton Fitzwarren to have a say in the way in which the parish is administered.

If, as a Parishioner, you have an issue pertaining to the village that you wish to raise, do come along to one of our regular meetings and have your say!

By an Act of Parliament we are authorised to raise and spend public money in the parish. This is called the precept and is collected through Taunton Deane Borough Council as part of our Council Tax.

The Council has 9 members, all volunteers, elected every four years. Members step down from time to time for a number of reasons, so if you're interested in joining us, keep an eye on this website in case a vacancy arises.

We are ably supported by Janet Gobey, our Clerk who is the Officer in Law and our Financial Officer.

We look forward to seeing you.

Please see our Improvements & Achievements page to see how the Parish Council has made a difference in the parish.