The Community Assembly of Charmouth is located in a village and civil parish in west Dorset. The history of Charmouth dates back to the Iron Age when a tribe, the Durotriges, founded a settlement. Evidence of hill forts can still be seen in the area. The name Charmouth originated from the Saxon name Cerne meaning stony river, Charmouth was therefore known as Cernmunde.
During the Saxon period, the neighbouring coast was particularly subject to the invasions of the Danes, about whom so much has been written. In AD 787, the Danes, Northern Men or Normans, landed at Portland from three ships, to reconnoitre the country. They did this without interruption as the Saxons had neglected their marine.
In AD 833, according to the Saxon Chronicle - though some historians place the event in AD 831 or AD 832 - a battle was fought at Charmouth although the evidence of a large battle is not entirely substantiated.
Community Assemblies are made up of residents concerned about a lack of democratic process at a local and national level, dedicated to preserving and asserting our inalienable rights and obligations to ourselves, the Earth and future generations.
Founding Facilitators
- Lyn Whiteman
- Graham Whiteman
- Colette Annesley
Founding Facilitators of enlisted Community Assemblies in the Group Directory are also affiliate members of the Community Assembly of the British Isles.
Location
Address
Charmouth, Dorset, British Isles
