The surname Chatterton is not originally of Irish descent, but rather of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is a geographical surname which denotes a person from a locale. Specifically, Chatterton derives from two Old English words: ceatter, meaning to chatter or echo, and tun, meaning farm or settlement. Thus, the surname could essentially mean 'the settlement that echoes'.
The first recorded spelling of the family name is that of Richard de Chatherton in 1278, during the reign of King Edward I of England. The Chatterton name can be traced back to the village of Chatterton in Lancashire, England where the family held a family seat.
In relation to Ireland, it's likely that the name came over with the waves of British settlers, especially during and after the 17th century plantations. Once in Ireland, the name may have been 'Gaelicized' or mixed with Irish names. It was common for names to be anglicized again in official records, which can make tracing the name in Ireland a bit complicated. So while there are individuals with the Chatterton surname in Ireland today, the name's origins are English.
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| Materials | Polyester fiberfill. Polyurethane foam |
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| Colour | Brown |
| Age | Suitable for children from 36 months |
| Cleaning | Hand wash only |
| Conformity | European Standard EN71 |
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| EAN | 5055374500149 |
| Weight | 0.3kg (0.7lbs) |
| Height | 30cm (11.8 inches) |
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