Althorne
Major Settlement in the Parish of Althorne
Historical Forms
- Aledhorn 1198 FF
- Alethorn 1203,1227 FF 1303 FA 1323 Londin
- Althorn(e) 1346–1428 FA
- Althorn(e) Hamel 1353 Pat
- Allethorn(e) 1291 Tax 1341 NI
- Alest(h)orn 1212 RBE 1268,1286 Cl
- Aldthorne 1393 Cl, FF
- Aldern, Alderne or Aldthorne 1538 1594 N
- Aldron or Althorne 1608 EAix
Etymology
The second element in this name is clearly þorn, 'thorn-bush.'Dr Smith suggests that the first is OE ǣled , 'burned,' cf. Burnt Oak and other similar names.