Charlton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Standlynch
Historical Forms
- Cherlet, Cherleton 1209 PRWinton 1266 Winton 1316 FA
- Churleton 1279,1281 Ass
- Cheorlton 1332 SR
- Charleton by Dounton 1358 Pat
- Charelton 1524 SR
Etymology
Charlton is Cherlet , Cherleton 1209 PRWinton, 1266 Winton, 1316 FA, Churleton 1279, 1281Ass , Cheorlton 1332SR , Charleton by Dounton 1358 Pat, Charelton 1524SR . 'Farm of the churls or free peasants,' v. ceorl , tun .