History
The name Littleton derives from the Old English ''lȳtel'' (little) and ''tūn'' (a settlement or farmstead). The parish has historically been a little hamlet within the manor and ancient parish of Christleton and has as such been known by the names ''Parva Cristentona'' (Little Christleton) in the 12th century and ''Parva Christleton'' up until at least 1795. The name Littleton was used in preference to ''Parva Cristentona'' in ''Magna Britannia (Volume 2)'', circa 1810. The open land surrounding and within Littleton contains many former marl pits. The marl from the pits was used as an agricultural fertiliser and also as a component in the process of brickmaking, which seems to have been practised locally. The northern part of the village, along the A51 Tarvin Road, was known as ''Vicar’s Cross''. A stone cross had originally stood near the road until it was demolished by Puritans in 1613. A modern replica has been erected near to the original site. The modern housing estate of Vicars Cross now exists to the west of the village.Landmarks
The parish contains one building included in the National Heritage List for England and designated by English Heritage as a listed building. This is Hunter's Court, which originated as a barn in the late 17th century, and was later converted into two houses.References
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