Marldon
Major Settlement in the Parish of Marldon
Historical Forms
- Mergheldon(e) 1307 Exon 1308 Oliver
- Merledone 1307,1370 Exon
- Mareldon 1524 SR
Etymology
The forms are few and late, but presumably the first element is the OE meargealle , 'gentian,' referring to a hill where this plant grew, v. dun .