Martin
Major Settlement in the Parish of Martin
Historical Forms
- Merton(e) 946 BCS817 14th FA 1428
- Estmerton(e) 1483 Pat
- Westmerton(e) 1518 Hoare, Merton
- Martin 1756 FF
- Meretun 1225 SR
- Mereton 1227 Ch 1237 Pap
- Merten 1316 FA
- Mertyn 1491 Ipm
- Westmertone of 1518 (Hoare)
Etymology
'Farm at the boundary,' v. (ge)mære. The place is on the borders of Hampshire and Wiltshire. East Martin is a hamlet to the east of Martin, which must be the Westmertone of 1518 (Hoare).