Capton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Dittisham
Historical Forms
- Capieton 1278 Ass
- Capinton 1285 Ass
- Capyatone 1330 SR
- Capeton 1351 Ass 1475 IpmR
Etymology
This is clearly a late formation with tun. Cf. Roger Capia (1330SR ), Will Capia (1308 Exon), elsewhere in the county. Cf. Introd. xxxvi.