[3] At the time of the 1086 Domesday Book, the village was known as Omenie; in later centuries the name changed to Aminel, Aminie and eventually to Ampney.

[5] A recent translation of the entry in the Book states: "In GARSDON Hundred Thurstan son of Rolf holds AMPNEY (Crucis) from the King".

Saxon foundation, with some Norman work and elements from all periods including C15 tower and re-roofing of nave, up to restoration of 1870".

At that time, apart from the lord of the manor and the Lloyds, the inhabitants of the parish were mostly their tenants; labourers, husbandmen and craftsmen, each with their own patch of ground to supply the family with food.

A historical record states that the manor was the seat of Earl Dulcie in 1830, having rented the property after Blackwell's death.

[16] The 8-bedroom manor was listed for sale in 2018 as a 15,000 sq ft house with "magnificent equestrian facilities, a swimming pool, a 17th century Grand Hall", library and many other amenities, including a billiards room (added by Edmund Cripps).