The history of Upton began when the Saxon tribes
built a village settlement of Opetune - a village above water.
As Christianity spread a preaching cross would probably have stood
where the Church is now but we have found no solid evidence of this.
The Church of All Saints, Upton was probably built in the late 11th century - but again no definite evidence. The Knights Templars were definitely involved with Upton because they owned much of the land e.g. 4- oxgangs, a toft 20 acres of woodland, 10 acres of meadow, which was a gift from Robert de Trehampton. The Trehamptons of Barlings gave this land in 1185.
In the millennium Upton and Kexby Historical Society released a book about the village's history, to view this click here. (The book may take a few moments to load). You will need a PDF reader to view the book, click here to download one free.
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The Church of All Saints, Upton was probably built in the late 11th century - but again no definite evidence. The Knights Templars were definitely involved with Upton because they owned much of the land e.g. 4- oxgangs, a toft 20 acres of woodland, 10 acres of meadow, which was a gift from Robert de Trehampton. The Trehamptons of Barlings gave this land in 1185.
In the millennium Upton and Kexby Historical Society released a book about the village's history, to view this click here. (The book may take a few moments to load). You will need a PDF reader to view the book, click here to download one free.
If you have any information which could be useful, please contact us.