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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Cornwall => Topic started by: JillStatton on Monday 07 September 09 02:23 BST (UK)
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Can anyone please help to prove or discount that there was a place called Statton in Cornwall in 18th Century and earlier?
Originally I had thought this was merely a typo for Stratton (near Bude in North Cornwall) but several well-connected people are listed as being born in Statton and so I am now not so sure.
I have found several references to Statton as a placename, especially in the area around Calstock (on River Tamar), and wonder whether such a village or hamlet did once exist there?
Any help appreciated.
Jill Statton, Adelaide, South Australia
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Hi Jill,
Yes it did exist definitely as a Parish/reg district and maybe still does.
http://www.cornwall-opc.org/MAPS/maps.php
Scroll down to see all Parishes including Statton
Cheers,
Trish
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Hi Trish,
The parish which you have identified is actually STRATTON, not STATTON - even though the Parish finder has erroneously called it Statton, it does refer to Stratton near Bude in North Cornwall (see map). I am looking for a place called Statton in the parish of Calstock, near the River Tamar in the West of Cornwall. It may only have been a property name which fell into disuse by the 19th Century.
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The Parish I found was Statton comprising many towns/villages/hamlets including Stratton.
There is a page on Calstock itself but no reference to Statton being a hamlet. But as you say it could have been around 1800's.
There is a facility for voulunteer look-ups on the site so maybe someone can help you :)
Trish
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Hi Jill
I have just returned from a trip to UK, visited the old Statton house at Albaston. I have some pics and copies of documents if you are interested.
I am a descendant of Mary Statton (Nettle)
It seems there is a District called Statton.
http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=14444
David