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Abingdon
Around the turn of the 1st century the town was know by the Old English name Abbandune and then Ab(b)endone.
The name derives from ‘Hill of a man called Ebba or a woman called Ebbe’
Around the turn of the 1st century the town was know by the Old English name Abbandune and then Ab(b)endone.
The name derives from ‘Hill of a man called Ebba or a woman called Ebbe’
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Sutton Courtenay
Suthtun c.870, Sudtone 1086, Suttone Curteney 1284,
Sutton meaning,
South Town or Farm, being south of Abingdon.
Courtenay was added in the 12th century, being a manorial affix from the Curtenai family.
Suthtun c.870, Sudtone 1086, Suttone Curteney 1284,
Sutton meaning,
South Town or Farm, being south of Abingdon.
Courtenay was added in the 12th century, being a manorial affix from the Curtenai family.
