Summary
Little is known about the early history of Wincanton in the far east of Somerset on the bank of the River Cal, from which part of its name was formed. As a natural river crossing and crossroads of north and south thoroughfares and east/west tracks, it was a natural spot for an early settlement.
A Bronze Age burial site to the north of the town plus occasional Roman finds support this theory, yet most historical knowledge remains mainly guesswork, though there is mention of a village called Wincawel in the Henstridge Charter of 956. By 1086 this had become Wincaleton, suggesting that the place we know as Wincanton today is this settlement, which was a thriving market town by then.See the full content of this document
Extract
Facts About Wincanton Ware Are Hard to Find
In the early 18th century one Nathaniel Ireson, a designer and builder, established a pottery on Windmill Hill using local clay. This was believed to be during the late 1720s and the business produced Delft wares much like Bristol for the next 20 years.
Then, for some reason, Ireson sold the pottery to two brothe...See the full content of this document
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