Bantony
Early-attested site in the Parish of Salehurst
Historical Forms
- Banton's land 17th Hodson
- Bamton 1288 Ass
- Bampton 1296 SR
- Banton 1327,1332 ib
Etymology
Bantony seems to be identical with Banton 's land 17th (Hodson 110). It derives from the family of Gilbert de Bamton (1288Ass ), Katerina de Bampton (1296 SR), Banton (1327, 1332 ib.).Why -y has been added is not clear.