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
History of the United States Navy After two months, sank ; "Guerriere"s crew were most dismayed to see their cannonballs bouncing off "Constitution"s unusually strong live oak hull, giving her the enduring nickname of "Old Ironsides". On 29 December 1812 "Constitution" defeated off the coast of Brazil and "Java" was burned after the Americans determined she could not be salvaged. On 25 October 1812, captured HMS "Macedonian"; after the battle "Macedonian" was captured and entered into American service. In 1813, commenced a very fruitful raiding venture into the South Pacific, preying upon the British merchant and whaling industry. "Essex" was already known for her capture of