Thornton Bridge
Major Settlement in the Parish of Brafferton
Historical Forms
- Torenton(e) 1086 DB
- Thorneton(a) 13 BylA
- Thorneton(a) brigge 1576 FF
- Thorenton on Swale 1275 YI
Etymology
Thornton is a common name in Y. It means 'enclosure made of thorn bushes' and is parallel to such compounds as Stockton , Stanton (Stainton ), 'enclosure made of stocks (stone).' v. þorn , tun .