Warkton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Warkton
Historical Forms
- Werchintone 1086 DB
- Werkintone 1176 P
- Werkenetone 1228 Cl
- Wercheton 1166 P
- Werketon 12th Survey 1386 Cl
- Werkestone 1233 WellsR
- Verketon 1248 Seld15
- Warton 1449 Ch
Etymology
There is ample evidence for OE pers. names Weorc , Weorce , and Weorca . Cf. Warkworth (PN NbDu 207) and Walkwood (PN Wo 321). Hence, 'Weorc (a )'s farm,' v. ingtun .