Statton, 18th Century and earlier

[JillStatton]

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

[trish1120]

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

[JillStatton]

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.

[trish1120]

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

[fiatfan]

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