Welcome to the ancient  village and parish of Caverswall in the  County of Staffordshire.  The Community Page includes  local news and information.  The Links Page will take you to local government and services, attractions in the area, entertainment and the local media. 

 The Local History pages examine aspects of a rich history which reaches back to the time before the great  Domesday survey of 1086.  This section also includes information for people who are researching their Family Tree in the parish.   `People of the Parish` dips into the past to reveal  the names of some of the people who lived here or were connected to the parish in some way, for example the Hearth Tax return of 1666. 

 Caverswall Castle stands at the heart of the village. During the 14th century Sir William de Caverswall founded the castle  surrounding  it by extensive ponds and a deep moat crossed by a drawbridge. The castle has been occupied by many notable families over the years and remains in private ownership today.  The parish was also the manorial home of the Coyney family who lived here for over 600 years. Another notable family were the Parkers` who lived at Park Hall. Martha Parker married John Jervis who would later become Admiral John  Jervis, Earl of St.Vincent and the First Sea Lord.

 There are two Forums where you can post messages, if you are researching a particular surname in the parish you might like to register your surname interest by leaving the details in the genealogy forum.  There is also a Guest Book for our visitors to sign.   I hope you enjoy your visit, please send a message to the mailbox if there is anything that you would like to see included on these pages or if you have any comments.

Steve.

• 22nd March 2008 - New list of historical and local history documents for sale. See the Shop section for details.