Fretherne
Major Settlement in the Parish of Fretherne & Saul
Historical Forms
- Fridorne 1086 DB
- Frythyngthorne 1337 Ipm
- Frohorn (sic) 1166 RBE
- Freorne 1195 P
- Frethorn(e), Freþorne 1236 Fees 1245 Glouc 1281 Episc 1291 Tax 1535 VE
- Frethethorn' 1287 Ass
- Frethern(e) 1368 Works 1653 ParlSurv
- Frethren 1597 FF
Etymology
Probably 'thorn-tree where sanctuary could be had', from OE frið, freoðu or freoðen , and þorn ; cf. Ekwall, Studies 5.