Gaynes (Hall)
Early-attested site in the Parish of Great Staughton
Historical Forms
- Gaynes 1389 Cl
- Gaynes Hall 1593 FF
Etymology
This is a manorial name from the Engayne family, who had land in Great Staughton (cf. FF 1288). William Ingania , a member of this family, held a manor in Gidding in 1086. On the family see Round in VCH, Northants, i. 294.