English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

South Eaton

Early-attested site in the Parish of Billingshurst

Historical Forms

  • Little Eaton 1618 SRS14,106
  • Eyton 1249 FF

Etymology

South Eaton (6″) is referred to as Little Eaton in 1618 (SRS 14, 106), and may be connected with John de Eyton (1249 FF). v. eg , tun . It lies by the Arun, in well-watered land.