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Survey of English Place-Names

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Walson Barton

Early-attested site in the Parish of Clannaborough

Historical Forms

  • Waleston(e) 1242 Fees783 1303 FA 1306,1325 Ass

Etymology

This represents the DB manor of Limet held by one Walo (Exch DB Wado ) TRE, hence 'Walo 's farm,' v. tun . For this name, v. Forssner 242. For Limet , v. supra 348.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement