History
The History of Swynnerton Village...
Swynnerton is a small neat village, in an elevated location, approximately four miles from Stone. Swynnerton Hall, a handsome stone mansion, stands near the church and is the seat of Thomas Fitzherbert, Esq, owner of about 3000 acres of fertile land, and lord of the manor, which was held by Roger de Swynnerton in the reign of Edward I. In the reign of of Henry VIII, the daughter of Humphrey Swynnerton carried it in marriage to the Fitzherberts. Sir Anthony Fitzherbert, the celebrated judge and author, was of this family, which has been seated here since the 16th century.
The name Swynnerton is said to come from Saxon for 'farmstead of the swineherd'. Early records include the names Sulverstone (1086) and Suinnerton (1242). This was one of Robert of Stafford's many holdings. Swynnerton has a long Catholic tradition as evidenced by its remarkable church. The hall stands in the center of the village and has seen the Swynnerton family who passed the manor to the Fitzherberts by marriage.
