Pitmaston House
Early-attested site in the Parish of St Johns in Bedwardine
Historical Forms
- Pectesmoneston 1255 Ass
- Pydemanston 1255 Ass
- Pitemanston 1299 RBB 18th
- Gt Pittmastons 1665 FF
Etymology
Behind this name must lie a lost OE pers. name Peohtmann .Both elements of that name are fairly common in OE pers. names. Hence 'Peohtman's farm,' v. tun .