Upthorpe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Spaldwick
Historical Forms
- Upthorp(e) 1260 Ass 1269 FF 1279 RH
- Opþorp 1279 RH
- Stowe cum Upthorp 1286 Ass
Etymology
'Upper farm,' because it is on higher ground away from the valley in which Spaldwick itself lies. For thorpe here, cf. Ellington Thorpesupra 239.