Acton Scott

== Situation ==
=== Saxton Map: Actonscot ===
OS. Map
Acton Scott lies in the rolling hills of the east side of the same valley as the Strettons, about 2kn SE of Little Stretton. A number of small streams flow by the east side of it, running off the south side of Ragleth hill - one of the hills that forms the ridgeline running along the SE side of the valley.
== History ==
=== Domesday ===
4 Land of Earl Roger
4,27 Holding of various tenants under Earl Roger
in Leintwardine Hundred
4,27,33 Aldred holds Acton (Actvne)(Scott) from the Earl. Edric held it. 3 hides which pays tax. Land for 4 ploughs. 2 villagers and 2 riders have 3 ploughs. A hedged enclosure. The value was 10s; now 15s.
=== Post Domesday ===
The Acton family have owned land in this area since the 13th Century. Home farm sits next to the Hall, which was built in the 16th century. However, Roman remains were found when the road to Hatton, 1 km to the NE, was straightened in the 19th century.
Ancient Parish of Hereford including the townships of Acton Scott, Alcaston, and Henley.'(all) never more than a small village or hamlet'. aka Acton on the Hill.
== Church ==
St Margaret's has a nave north wall which is partially Norman, and the wet tower may be 14th Century. the rest is 18th century and later.
== Castle ==
There is the site of a tower, reputedly of a fortified manor house, or a castle at 453 895, just west of the church. The woods to the west of this 445 897 is known as Castlehill Wood.
== In Game ==
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