Worcestershire village's unusual name rooted in Anglo-Saxon past
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 16:31 · Archive
Martin Hussingtree in Worcestershire derives its name from two merged Anglo-Saxon manors meaning 'farmstead by the boundary' and 'Husa's boundary tree'.
Martin Hussingtree is a small Worcestershire village and civil parish in the Wychavon district, home to just 272 residents. It sits near the junction of the A38 and A4538, north of Fernhill Heath, between Worcester and Droitwich Spa. Though small, the village boasts a history stretching back almost 1,000 years.
The distinctive name is believed to have originated from the merging of two separate manors. 'Martin' comes from the Old English Meretun, meaning 'farmstead by the boundary', while 'Hussingtree' derives from Husan Treo, meaning 'Husa's boundary tree'. Over time, the two settlements became one, creating the name that survives today. The village's long history is reflected in its appearance in the Domesday Book of 1086.
At the heart of the village stands St Michael and All Angels Church, with parts dating back to the Norman period. The churchyard contains a link to English musical history: Thomas Tomkins, one of the country's leading composers of sacred music during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, is buried there. Tomkins' connection to the village came through the influential Folliott family, who were Lords of the manor for generations.
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- Where does the bizarre name of this Worcestershire village come from?Martin Hussingtree sits near the junction of the A38 and A4538, north of Fernhill Heath.Malvern Gazette · 25 Oct, 16:00
- Where does the bizarre name of this Worcestershire village come from?Martin Hussingtree sits near the junction of the A38 and A4538, north of Fernhill Heath.Worcester News · 25 Oct, 16:00
In this story: Martin Hussingtree · Worcester · Droitwich Spa · Worcestershire · St Michael and All Angels Church · Thomas Tomkins · Folliott family
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