By the 13th century, the village was known as "Priestpidele" (probably through its association with Godric), and by the 14th century it was owned by several parties, including the Prior of Christchurch, the Frampton family and the Turberville family.
By the 13th century, the village was referred to as "Priestpidele" (likely due to its connection with Godric), and by the 14th century it had been acquired by multiple parties, including the Prior of Christchurch, the Frampton family, and the Turberville family.