Lord's Seat
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lorton
Historical Forms
- Lauerdesate 1247 FF
- the Lordseatt 16th CWxiv
- Lord's Seat 1821 G
Etymology
The first form shows that this name, which clearly means 'lord's pasturage' (v. sætr ), is at least of early medieval origin. The first element is OE hlāford , 'lord.'