Dotton Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Colaton Raleigh
Historical Forms
- Dodinton 1201 FF 1238 Ass
- Dodingthon' 1242 Fees763
- Dodeton 1242 Fees787 1303 FA
- Dotetone 1441 IpmR
Etymology
This is almost certainly the DB manor of Otrit (i.e. by the Otter) which was held TRE by one Dodo (Dode Exch). Hence, 'Dodo 's or Dode 's farm,' v. ingtun .