Fenton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sturton le Steeple
Historical Forms
- Fentune 1086 DB
- Fenton(e) ib. et passim
- Fenton(e) juxta Stretton 1302 Ass
- Fenton(e) in the Claye 1436 IpmR
- Venton 1526 Recov
Etymology
Fenton is Fentune 1086 DB, Fenton (e )ib.et passim , Fenton (e ) juxta Stretton 1302Ass , Fenton (e ) in the Claye 1436 IpmR, Venton 1526Recov . 'Farm in the fen or marsh,' v. fenn , tun .