Tufton Place
Early-attested site in the Parish of Northiam
Historical Forms
- Tuktone 1332 SR
- Toketone 1361 HMCVarvii
- Toughton 1451 ib
Etymology
Tufton Place was the home of Matilda de Tuktone (1332 SR), Simon de Toketone (1361 HMC Var vii) and Wm Toughton (1451 ib.). kt presumably became ght and so ft . Perhaps from OE Tuccan-tun , 'Tucca's farm,' cf. Tugmore supra 369.