Charlton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Charlton
Historical Forms
- Cherlentona t.Hy2 BM
- Cherlinton 1198 Abbr
- Cherleton 1332 SR
- Cherleton juxta Upavene 1325 FF
- Churleton next Upavon 1302 Ipm
- Charleton by Uphaven 1368 Cl
- Chorleton 1559 Recov
Etymology
'Farm of the churls or free peasants,' v. ceorl , tun . By Upavon to distinguish it from Charlton near Malmesbury supra 55.