Coulton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Hovingham
Historical Forms
- Coletun(e), Coltun(e) 1086 DB
- Colton 1086 DB 1208,1223 FF 1399 YI
- Coltun 1167 P 13 Malton c.1285 ib
- Cowlton 1578 FF
Etymology
The rarity of medial -e - in early forms is against a derivation from the OE pers. name Cola ; the first element is more probably OE col 'charcoal.' 'Farm where charcoal was burnt' v. tun .
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