Manton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Preshute
Historical Forms
- Manetune 1086 DB
- Maniton 1229 StOsmund 1242 Fees 1249,1275 RH
- Maninton 1249 Ass 1257 For
- Manynton 1289 Ass 1300 Ipm
- Manniton 1265 Misc
- Manyngton 1281 Ass
- Manton 1259 Ipm 1428 FA
Etymology
Manton is Manetune 1086 DB, Maniton 1229 StOsmund, 1242 Fees, 1249, 1275 RH, Maninton 1249Ass , 1257For , Manynton 1289Ass , 1300 Ipm, Manniton 1265 Misc, Manyngton 1281Ass , Manton 1259 Ipm, 1428 FA. 'Manna 's farm,' v. ingtun . Cf. Manningford infra 320.