Fremington
Major Settlement in the Parish of Fremington
Historical Forms
- Framintona 1086 DB
- Framigton 1107–28 ADvi t.Ed2
- Framynton 1471 Barumii,236
- Fremigtun 1107–28 ADvi t.Ed2
- Farmyngton 1577 Saxton
Etymology
The forms point to the same OE pers. name Fremma which lies behind Fremington (PN NRY 213) and Framfield (PN Sx 392). The early forms with a are probably Anglo-Norman spellings (IPN 112). It may be noted that in 1227 (Ch) there is mention of a Fremesmore near by, probably named after the same man.