Chillerton

The name probably means 'the enclosed farmstead in a valley', from Old English ceole, geard and tūn. The name could also mean 'the farmstead belonging to a man called Cēolheard', from Old English Cēolheard (personal name) and tūn. 1086 (Domesday Book): Celertune 1189-1204: Chelertona 1279: Cheliertone 1327: Chelyerton 1769: Chillerton Common, Down, Farm and Street == Chillerton Down ==

The nearby Chillerton Down is the site of an unfinished Iron Age promontory fort (the only one of its type on the Isle of Wight, called Five Barrows) and a antenna for the Isle of Wight radio station broadcasting on 107.00 MHz, as well as several other stations. It is the village's most prominent feature and can be seen from most parts of the island. It is known as the Chillerton Down transmitting station. Chillerton Down is flown by Paragliders in a E to SE wind and on days with good thermals the top of the mast can be reached. == History ==

In the Domesday Book, it had a population of 3 households (2 smallholders, 1 slave) and had a value of 1 pound in 1066, and 1 pound 10 shillings in 1086. Tenant-in-chief (1086): William son of Azur Lord (1086): Geoffrey Lord (1066): Blaecmann Chillerton was two distinct settlements: Chillerton and Chillerton Street. A scarecrow festival is held yearly. == Village School ==

The school was built in 1865. However, in 2010 it was announced that the school would be combining with primary schools in Godshill and Wroxall. The new school would have two campuses, in Godshill and Wroxall. Before its closure it had a roll of 9 students. == Public transport ==

Public transport is provided by Southern Vectis bus route 6, which runs between Newport and Ventnor and Wightbus route 36, running between Newport and Moortown. == References ==