Upton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Upton
Historical Forms
- Optone 1086 DB
- Vpton' 1176 P
- Upton' 1220 Fees
- Upton alias Opton 1295 Ipm
- Optone 1297 ib
Etymology
'Higher farm', from OE upp 'above', and tūn, a very common name, for other examples of which see DEPN. Upton stands higher than Blewbury and W. Hagbourne, but appreciably lower than Chilton, another near neighbour. Chilton may be a name of later origin.