THIS GROUP OF GALLERIES – GROWTH OF OVERTON – IS WORK IN PROGRESS.
Overton has existed as a settlement for about 800 years. Originally located to the north of the river it was re-established as a new market town in its present position in about 1214. The venture was successful. The original 22 plots for houses increased to 40 in 6 years and about 80 by the middle of the 13th century.
(The painting dates from 1785. For more information see St Mary’s Church in Places of Worship).