Waddon
Early-attested site in the Parish of Croydon
Historical Forms
- Waddon(e) 1107–29 Ch 1330 Dugdv 1127,1165 Cur 1200 ADii 1388
- Waddon(e) juxta Croydene 1279 Ass
- Whaddon 1241 Ass
- Woddon(e) 1279 Ass
- Woding 1680 Seller
Etymology
Waddon is Waddon (e )1107–29 (1330) Ch, 1127, 1165 Dugd v, 1200 Cur, 1388 AD ii, Waddon (e ) juxta Croydene 1279Ass , Whaddon 1241Ass , Woddon (e )1279Ass , Woding 1680 Seller. 'Woad hill,' v. dun . Local information given to Mr Bonner indicates that the soil is suitable for the woad plant.