Monument record 532 - Appleton Village
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Summary
Appleton, probably meaning 'the farm where the apples grow', is known to have been in existance as early as the Domesday survey of 1086 and is mentioned in a number of medieval documents.
Map
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Full Description
<1> Carter G A, 1971, Warrington and the Mid-Mersey Valley, p.16 (Book). SCH3679.
Appleton - appeared in the Domesday survey as 'Epeltune' and was described as 'was and is waste'. It was named in a deed dated before 1189 as 'Appleton and Hull'. Appleton means the 'Tun where the apples grew'.
<2> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, Vol.2 p.96 (Book). SCH3228.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 638 838 (point) Central Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68SW |
| Civil Parish | APPLETON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | APPLETON, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 21 2022 11:18AM