Stockton Live Cam

Located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire



Hosted by:
  • Calcutt Boats Ltd
  • Tomlow Road
  • Stockton - Southam
  • Warwickshire - CV47 8HX
  • United Kingdom
  • +44 (0)1926 813757
  • http://www.calcuttboats.com/

History

Stockton is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, England. While it does not have a significant historical prominence compared to larger towns and cities in the region, it has its own unique history and charm.

The village of Stockton dates back many centuries and has its origins in the medieval period. It is believed that the area was settled by the Saxons and was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The book recorded Stockton as "Stochetone," meaning a farmstead or village with a stockade.

In the medieval period, Stockton was part of the lands owned by the Earls of Warwick. The village had an agricultural economy, and the surrounding fertile land was used for farming and grazing livestock. It was a typical rural settlement with a church, a manor house, and a few cottages.