Middleton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Middleton
Historical Forms
- Mideltone 1086 DB
- Middelton 1175 P
- Middelton juxta Drayton 1318 Ass
- Middeltun 1220 Pat
- Middilton 1315 Ipm
Etymology
Self-explanatory, v. tun . It lies half-way between Tamworth and Coleshill. Distinguished as juxta Drayton with reference to Drayton (St) adjoining.