Easington
Major Settlement in the Parish of Easington
Historical Forms
- Esingetun, Esingeton 1086 DB
- Esintun 1119,1129,a.1199 Guis
- Esinton(a) 1154–61 BM 1160–75 YCh 1228 Lib 1292 Pap 1369 FF
- Esington, Esyngton 1154–81 Guis 1371 NCyWills
- Eassington 1575 FF
Etymology
'Esa's farm' from OE Ēsa (v. Easingwold 24supra ) and ingtun . Easington is found also in YER and Du.
