Pennaton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Whitchurch
Historical Forms
- Penyton 1314 Ass
- Penyton juxta Tauystok 1322,1325 Ass
Etymology
The name seems to be identical with Pennington (La), the first element of which Ekwall takes to be the OE pening , 'penny.' The meaning of such a name is not clear.