Walton-on-Thames
Major Settlement in the Parish of Walton-on-Thames
Historical Forms
- Waletona 1086 DB 1167 P
- Waletun 1156 RBE 1428 FA
- Walleton 1272,1324 FF
- Waleton super Thamse 1279 Ass 1354 FF
- Waleton by Tamys 1314 Ipm
- Walton 1358 FF
- Walton uppon Thames 1569 Musters
- Leghes Courte 1422 IpmR
- Walton Lee 1587 DKR xxxviii
- Walton Leghe 1596 SrWills
- Legh (1279 QW)
Etymology
'Farm of the serfs or Britons,' v. wealh , tun . A part of the manor was known as Leghes Courte 1422 IpmR, Walton Lee 1587 DKR xxxviii, Walton Leghe 1596 SrWills, from the family of Roger de Legh (1279 QW).