Prytown Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Caundle Marsh
Historical Forms
- Prydtoune 1484 Digby
- firma terr' Johannis Pryde 1538 Digby
- Pride Towne 1677 Digby
- Prytown 1811 OS
- Pride Town 1845 EnclA
Etymology
Prytown Fm (ST 679144), Prydtoune 1484Digby , firma terr ' Johannis Pryde 1538Digby , Pride Towne 1677Digby , Prytown 1811 OS, Pride Town 1845EnclA , cf. Prydelane 1484Digby , 1493DCMDeed , Pryedmor (e )1493ib , Prudemore , PrudeMoure 1531Digby , Pride Moor 1842TA , Nicholas Pride , Richard Pride 1327SR , 1332 SR (Folke), v. toun 'estate', lane , mōr .