Thornton Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Nether Eatington
Historical Forms
- Torendon 1201 FF
- Thorendon 1247 Ass, SR
- Thordone 1279 Nott 1327 SR
- Thorn(e)ton 1285 Ass 1652 FF
- Thorndon 1316,1428 FA 1656 Dugdale
- Thornden 1319 Ch
Etymology
Thornton Fm is Torendon 1201 FF, Thorendon 1247Ass , SR , Thordone 1279Nott , 1327 SR, Thorn (e )ton 1285Ass , 1652FF , Thorndon 1316, 1428 FA, 1656 Dugdale, Thornden 1319 Ch.Probably 'thorn hill,' v. dun , with intrusive e in the earliest forms.