Whitestone
Early-attested site in the Parish of Chittlehampton
Historical Forms
- Wadestan 1086 DB
- Watestan 1199 ChR
- Wetestan 1198 FF
- Weteston 1279 Ipm
- Wetteston 1199 ChR 1285 FA
- Wettesteston 1244 Ass
- Whetteston 1249 FF 1330 SR
- Whetstone 1680 DA
Etymology
Probably 'at the whetstone,' the modern form being corrupt.According to Mr R. P. Chope there are quarries in the neighbourhood.