Lordington
Early-attested site in the Parish of Racton
Historical Forms
- Harditone 1086 DB
- Erdinton 1214 Cur 1219 FF
- Lerdincton 1214 Cur
- Lerdinton 1226 ClR 1262 Ass 1288 1296 SR
- Lerdington 1229 Bracton 1288 Ass 1302 RH
- Lerditon 1282 FF
- Leyrdyton 1294 Ass
- Lhirditon 1341 Ipm
- Lurdyngton c.1300 BM 1336 Ass 1349 Ipm 1368 IpmR
- Lurdynton 1340 NI 1428 FA
- Lordington al. Lurdington 1684 FF
Etymology
The additional forms given here tend to confirm Ritter's suggestion (106) that this is from OE Lēofrǣdingtun , i.e. 'Leofred's farm,' v. ingtun . Lēodheard or Lēodrǣd are also possible.