watlynton

Updated: May 11, 2025

The name is still retained in the neighbouring town of Reading, and in some old records I find that in 1549 a certain "Will'm Watlynton received xxxvis. for making of the butts;" and there are several items of charges in other years for repairing and renewing the same.

P. H. (Peter Hampson) Ditchfield - Old English Sports, Pastimes and Customs