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Upper Witton

suburban area

Old EnglishAI-generated

Upper Witton likely signifies a settlement named Witton, situated in a higher or more northerly position. Witton itself means 'Witta's settlement'.

Word origins

Upper
Old Englishhigher, upper(from uf(e)rra "higher, upper")
Witton
Old EnglishWitta's settlement(from Witta "personal name", tun "settlement, farmstead")

Historical forms

Wytton · Witton