Walreddon
Early-attested site in the Parish of Whitchurch
Historical Forms
- Walradene 1329 Ass 1346 Ass
- Walradan 1401 Exon
- Walreden 1421 Exon
- Weldraden 1349 FF
- Waldron 1719 FF
Etymology
This is a difficult name but Professor Ekwall may well be right in suggesting that we have to do with an OE Wēala -rǣden , 'community of Britons.' The place is very near the Cornish border.