Little Stretton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Little Stretton
Historical Forms
- ~ Parua 1357,1368,1428 Wyg 1518 Visit
- ~ Parva 1303,1314 Banco 1535 VE 1537 MinAccts
- Parua ~ 1327,1357 Wyg
- Parva ~ 1344 BM 1344 Pat
- Lyttle ~ 1601 Terrier
- Little ~ 1610 Speed
Etymology
For forms and interpretation of the place-name, v. Stretton Magna.
Little Stretton lies on the Roman Gartree Road (Via Devana ) about one mile to the south-east of Stretton Magna. Note MLat parva 'small'.