Whatlington
Major Settlement in the Parish of Whatlington
Historical Forms
- Watlingetone 1086 DB
- Watlingetun c.1200 Pens 1248 AOMB18
- Watlin(g)ton 12th Pat 1432 Tax 1291
- Wattelingtone 1330 Ass
- Wetlingetun(e) 12th Bello
- Wetlingethun 1248 AOMB18
- Wethlingeton c.1210 Pens
- Wetlingthona 12th Pat 1432
- Whatlingetune, Whatlyngetune 1195 Pens 1342 Ipm 1535 VE
- Hwatlington 1320 Misc
- Whartlington 1724 B
Etymology
Hwæt - is a common and early OE pers. name element and Hwætel would be a diminutive formation from it. Hence, 'farm of Hwætel 's people,' v. ing , tun .