Preston Court
Early-attested site in the Parish of Beddingham
Historical Forms
- Prestitone, Prestetone 1086 DB
- Prestintona abbatis de Becco 1174 P
- Weyst Preston 1296 SR
- Preston by Glynde 1369 Cl
Etymology
Preston Court is Prestitone , Prestetone 1086 DB, Prestintona abbatis de Becco 1174 P, Weyst Preston 1296 SR, Preston by Glynde 1369 Cl. 'Priests' farm,' v. preost , tun . It belonged to Bee Abbey. In 1296 (SR) there was also an Estpreston . These are perhaps respectively Preston Court in Beddingham and Preston House in Firle.