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Survey of English Place-Names

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Leigh Sinton, Sinton End

Early-attested site in the Parish of Leigh

Historical Forms

  • Sothyntone in Lega c.1275 ADii
  • Suthin(g)ton 1275 SR 1316 Ipm
  • - 16th VCHiv.105

Etymology

This is in the south end of the parish. For the history cf. Sodington supra 60.