Forton Hall was built by Edwin Skrymsher of Norbury Manor, Eccleshall, at the end of the 17th century and is situated adjacent to the church of All Saints. In 1729 five new bells were given to the church. The most prominent monument is the alabaster tomb of Thomas Skrymsher (died 1633), knight of Aqualate and his family.[2]
There is a pub called The Swan.
Notable people
Samuel Dugard (1645?–1697 in Forton) an English divine and rector of Forton [3]
John Wedge (1744 in Forton – 1816) was an English agriculturalist and surveyor, owned various properties including a brass factory in Birmingham
Charles Wedge (1746 in Aqualate Park – 1842) an English farmer who practised as a surveyor and assisted in the construction of canals.