Ilton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Malborough
Historical Forms
- Edetona 1086 DB(Exon)
- Eddetone
- Edelton 1201 FF 1238 Ass
- Edilton 1285 FA
- Etheldon 1371 IpmR
- Edilton al. Ethelton 1499 BM
- Ydelthon' 1242 Fees777
- Ydelton 1244 Ass
- Yedelthone 1242 Fees766
- Yedelton 1310 Seld20 1368 IpmR
- Yeldetone 1309 Exon
- Yediltone 1328 Exon
- Yeltone 1374 Exon
Etymology
Possibly from OE Ēadhildetūn , 'Ēadhild 's farm,' as suggested by Dr Schram. Eadhild is a woman's name in OE.