Lower Slaughter has been inhabited for over 1,000 years.
The Domesday Book entry has the village name as "Sclostre".
It further notes that in 1066 and 1086 that the manor was in the sheriff's hands.

The village had a small school by 1863, but it was closed in 1931.

Lower Slaughter Manor, a Grade-II listed 17th-century house, was granted to Sir George Whitmore in 1611 and remained in his family until 1964.
The lords of the manor resided in the property until 1961.

The 13th century Anglican parish church, Grade II listed, is dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin.
Much of the current structure was built in 1867, based on plans by architect Benjamin Ferrey.
Lower Slaughter has been inhabited for over 1,000 years. The Domesday Book entry has the village name as "Sclostre". It further notes that in 1066 and 1086 that the manor was in the sheriff's hands.
The village had a small school by 1863, but it was closed in 1931.
Lower Slaughter Manor, a Grade-II listed 17th-century house, was granted to Sir George Whitmore in 1611 and remained in his family until 1964. The lords of the manor resided in the property until 1961.
The 13th century Anglican parish church, Grade II listed, is dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin. Much of the current structure was built in 1867, based on plans by architect Benjamin Ferrey.
Lower Slaughter