Morton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Fiskerton cum Morton
Historical Forms
- Mortune 958 BCS1029 14th DB 1086
- Morton(a) c.1190 Dane 1245
- Mortun upon Trent 1253 Ch
- Morton juxta Suthwell 1290 Abbr
- Morton juxta Fiskerton 1302 Ass
Etymology
Morton is Mortune 958 (14th) BCS 1029, 1086 DB, Morton (a )c. 1190 Dane, 1245 Ipm, FF , Mortun upon Trent 1253 Ch, Morton juxta Suthwell 1290 Abbr, Morton juxta Fiskerton 1302Ass .v. mor , tun . The place lies by a small stream about one mile from the Trent.