Marten
Early-attested site in the Parish of Grafton
Historical Forms
- Martone, Mertone 1086 DB
- Merton(e) 1187 P 1428 FA
- Merton(e) juxta Wexcombe 1312 FF
- Merton(e) juxta Schaldeburne 1409 Ass
- Mereton 1200 P 1227 Ch
Etymology
Marten is Martone , Mertone 1086 DB, Merton (e )1187 Pet freq to 1428 FA, Merton (e ) juxta Wexcombe 1312FF , Merton (e ) juxta Schaldeburne 1409Ass , Mereton 1200 P, 1227 Ch. Probably identical in origin with Martin infra 402. The place is near the parish boundary.