Priors Marston
Major Settlement in the Parish of Priors Marston
Historical Forms
- Merston 1236,1242 Fees
- Merleston 1267 Ch
- Merston juxta Herdewyk 1286 Pat
- Prior(i)s Merston 1316 FA
- Marston al. Merston 1542 LP
- Merston al. Priors Merston 1601 Recov
Etymology
'Marsh farm,' cf. Marston supra 84–5. The south-east of the parish is watered by many streams. The manor was held by the Prior of Coventry in 1242 (Fees).