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
Sikorsky S-3 early in December. The S-3 made its last flight on December 13, 1910 when at an altitude of 90 feet the engines distributor shifted to a retarded position and lost power. The aircraft landed hard on a frozen pond, broke through the ice and sank causing serious damage. The S-3 was salvaged and some parts including the engine were used in the construction of the S-4. Sikorsky S-3 The Sikorsky S-3 was an early Russian single seat biplane design by Igor Sikorsky. Work on the machine started in July 1910 and was completed in late November. The S-3 was a