Chawton is a small village in Hampshire, England, near Alton. Neighbouring villages are Lower and Upper Farringdon, West and East Worldham and Beech. Chawton lies just off the A31 which runs between Farnham and Winchester. In 2000, Chawton had a population of around 380. It is within the census area of Downland which has 2,149 people. History Village history Chawton's recorded history begins in the Domesday survey of 1086. In the 13th century, there was a royal manor house. The owner, John St… (More on Chawton)