English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Westerton

Early-attested site in the Parish of Westhampnett

Historical Forms

  • Westerton, Westreton 12th Box 1270 Ch 1332 SR 1347 Ipm

Etymology

Westerton is Westerton , Westreton 12thBox , 1270 Ch, 1332 SR, 1347 Ipm. 'More westerly tun,' perhaps with reference to Strettington half a mile to the east.

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement