Yes, Abingdon-on-Thames in Oxfordshire claims to be the oldest continuously inhabited town in England. Archaeological evidence suggests human settlement in the area since the Bronze Age (around 1,000 BC), with strong activity in the Iron Age and Roman periods.
While other places like Amesbury (near Stonehenge) have older settlements, Abingdon’s claim is based on having a continuous town-like presence for thousands of years. It was an important Saxon and medieval market town and remains a significant historic location today.
So, while there are older sites, Abingdon holds a strong case for being England’s oldest continuously inhabited town. 🏛️