Ashton was re-built in 1900 by the Rothschild family for estate workers. Since 1965 it has hosted the World Conker Championship traditionally on the second Sunday of October. This is now held between Ashton and nearby Polebrook.
The village is the birthplace of Dame Miriam Rothschild a noted natural scientist and author.
In 1952 George and Lillian Peach were murdered at their home in the village. The crime remains unsolved.
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