Charlton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Donhead St Mary
Historical Forms
- Cherlton 1249 Ass
- Cherleton 1256 FF 1279 Ass
- Cherleton juxta Lodewell 1382 FF
- Charlton 1412 FA
- Charleton Downe 1618 Map
Etymology
Charlton is Cherlton 1249Ass , Cherleton 1256 FF, 1279Ass , Cherleton juxta Lodewell 1382FF , Charlton 1412 FA. 'Farm of the churls or free peasants,' v. ceorl , tun .
Charlton Down isCharleton Downe 1618Map .