Wardington Bottom
Early-attested site in the Parish of Barley
Historical Forms
- Waterden 1251 Ch
- Waterdonfeld 1327 Ct
- Waterden 1524 ib
- Great Watrdenn (sic) 1590 Wills
- Lortebourne 1327 Ct
Etymology
Wardington Bottom (6″) is Waterden 1251 Ch, Waterdonfeld 1327Ct , Waterden 1524 ib., Great Watrdenn (sic)1590 Wills.'Water(y) valley,' v. denu . The modern form is corrupt. Lortebourne (1327Ct ) may be an old name for the stream which runs down this valley, unless it refers to the stream in Cumberton Bottom infra . The name means 'dirty stream,' v. burna and cf. RN 259 and PN Sr 4, s. n. Hogs Mill River.