Sutton Benger
Major Settlement in the Parish of Sutton Benger
Historical Forms
- (at) Suttune 854 BCS470 14th
- Sutton(e) 956 14th Osmund 1115
- Sutton(e) Berengeres 1377 IpmR
- Sutton(e) juxta Bradenstoke 1415 Aubrey
- Sutton(e) Benger 1488 Ipm
- Sutton(e) Leonard juxta Christmalford 1497 Aubrey
- Sudtone 1086 DB
Etymology
'South farm,' v. tun . South perhaps with reference to Hullavington. Berenger was under-tenant TRW. The reason for the Leonard addition is unknown.