Pattleton's Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Westfield
Historical Forms
- Pertlington 1263 Ass 1327 SR
- Partlyngton 1474 Pens
- Partlington al. Pattledens 1625 SRS14,77
- Paddletone 1823 G
Etymology
Pattleton's Fm is Pertlingetun c. i215 Pens, Pertlington 1263Ass , 1327 SR, Partlyngton 1474 Pens, Partlington al. Pattledens 1625 SRS 14, 77, Paddletone 1823 G. We clearly have a pers. name here, perhaps an l -diminutive of the name Pearta . For this name v. PN BedsHu 17s. n. Pertenhall. We may note that this name was usedin Sussex, cf. the form quoted s. n. West Firle supra 359. Hence 'farm of P (i )ertel 's people,' v. ing , tun .