Corton Manor
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hilmarton
Historical Forms
- Corfton(e) 1195 1332 SR
- Corfeton 1195 Cur
- Corton 1544 SR
Etymology
Corton Manor is Corfton (e )1195 P, Curet freq to 1332SR , Corfeton 1195 Cur, Corton 1544SR . The name is identical in origin with Corton Denham (So), Corfetone 1086 DB, Corftona 1167 P. Behind Corton there is a small gap in the escarpment up which you make your way to the ground on the top. This is doubtless the word corf , 'cutting' or 'gap.' Hence 'farm by the gap.' Cf. Corfe (PN Do 116–7) and dich corf (BCS 867) in Idmiston.