William did not appear to answer the plea, and the sheriff was commanded to take all his lands and tenements into the king's hands.

The Gardener's Arms Pub is set just off the Green, and is now the main meeting point for the village following the closure of the local shop and postage stamp sized Post Office.

The village green is generally the hub of activities, with the pub playing a large part in the festivities.

Formerly the Football team the Charlton Swifts used to be a very successful club in the local area, but this has not been so for over half a century.

The team plays its home games in Fladbury (hence its name), due to the fact there is no facilities in Charlton.