Parton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Thursby
Historical Forms
- Pertane 1277 Ass 1279 ib
- Pertayne 1425 Cl
- Pertan 1279,1292 Ass
- Partan(e) 1285 For 1292,1336 Ass 1332 SR 1363 Ipm 1402 FF
- Partham 1292 Ass
- Perthan 1292 Ass
- Perten, Partayn 1485 Ipm
- Parton 1461–7 Norfolk 1573 FF
Etymology
As suggested by Sir Ifor Williams, this is probably Welsh perthan (perthen ), diminutive of perth , 'bush,' common in place-names and in modern use. Cf. Y Berthen Gron, 'the round bush.'
Places in the same Parish
Other OS name
- Moorend
- Nealhouse Hill
- Parton Hope Mire (field)
- How Hill
- Wampool Bridge
- Whins Hill
- The Wood
- Woodside
- Yewtree