Wedhampton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Urchfont
Historical Forms
- Wedhampton 1249 Ass
- Woedhampton 1341 Cor
- Wedehamton 1547 SR
- Weddington 1773 AandD
- Wedehamford 1570 PembSurv
Etymology
Wedhampton [wediŋtən] is Wedhampton 1249Ass et freq , Wedehampton 1274, Weydhampton 1289Ass , Woedhampton 1341Cor , Wedehamton 1547SR , Weddington 1773 A and D. A compound of OE wēod , 'weed,' and hamtun , with reference to a weed-grown farm. Wedehamford (1570 PembSurv) in Patney must have been close by.