Catterlen
Major Settlement in the Parish of Catterlen
Historical Forms
- Kaderleng 1158(c.1200),1190(c.1200) VCH
- Caderlen 1165 VCH c.1200
- Katerlen 1201 P
- Caterlyn 1278 Ipm
- Katerlenn 1278,1279 Ass
- Caterlenn(e) 1285 For 1341 Ass
- Katrelenn 1295 Ipm
- Catrelen 1332 SR
- Katerlan 1363 Pat
- Catterlen 1588 FF
- Karterlen 1227 FF
- Carterlyne 1572 BM
- Chaterlenne 1288 Ass
- Catterley 1576 S 1672 Blome
- Catterlaine 1657 PR(NewtonR)
- Carleton or Catterlen 1677 Rental
- Catterland 1722 Devonshire
Etymology
The earliest forms suggest that the first element is OWelsh cateir , 'chair,' occasionally used of a mountain, as in Cader Idris (Merionethshire). The reference here may be to either of the two hills west of the place, or to the depression between them. Unless the second element be a personal name, no suggestion as to its interpretation can be offered.