Pednor (Fms)
Early-attested site in the Parish of Chesham
Historical Forms
- Pedenore c.1200 Miss 14th
- Padenore 1241 Ass 1363 1364 Pat
- Padenhore 1363 IpmR
- Pednore al. Padnore 1541 LP
- Padnor 1766 J
Etymology
OE Peadan -ōra , 'Peada's bank,' v. ora . The name Peada , borne by a son of Penda King of the Mercians, appears again in Padworth (Berks).