Timeline events for date 1679
| Comunity | Date | Events |
|---|---|---|
| Downton | 1679 AD | The tolls from the fairs were part of the endowment of the Free School, founded by Giles Eyre and Sir Joseph Ashe. |
| Wootton Bassett | 1679 AD | King Charles II grants a charter of incorporation to the borough confirming all earlier charters and the existing corporation |