Nawton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Kirkdale
Historical Forms
- Naghelton, Nageltone, Nagletune, Nageltune 1086 DB
- Nagelt', Nagelton 1160–5 YCh c.1160 Riev 1190–1200 Bodla.i.30
- Nathelton c.1160 Riev
- Nauelton, Nawelton 1170 Riev 1202 FF 1285 KI 1298 Abbr
- Nalton(a) 1301 LS 1316 Vill 1333 Riev
- Nawton 1665 Visit
Etymology
'Nagli's farm,' from the ON personal name Nagli (LindN) and tun. On the form Nathel - cf. Fearby 232infra .