Easton on the Hill a time as Lutine House) and in the church commemorate this and Captain Skynner. The frigate "Lutine" sank during a storm in the West Frisian Islands on 9 October 1799, whilst carrying a large shipment of gold. Lloyd's of London has preserved her salvaged bell - the Lutine Bell - which is used for ceremonial purposes at their headquarters in London. The head office of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is located at Easton House in the village, close to the church. Easton on the Hill Rural District existed from 1894 to 1935. The parish has its
HMS Arrow (1796) for his part in the action. "Arrow" was also involved in the wreck and attempted salvage of HMS "Lutine", which sank on 9 October 1799 carrying a large cargo of gold. In November 1799 William Bolton replaced Portlock in command of "Arrow". On 25 July 1800 was part of a squadron that also included , , "Arrow", and the hired armed lugger "Nile". The squadron encountered the Danish frigate HDMS "Freja", which was escorting a convoy of two ships, two brigs and two galliots. Captain Baker of "Nemesis" hailed "Freja" and said that he would send a boat to board