Drayton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Drayton
Historical Forms
- Draitone 1086 DB 1328 Ch
- Drayton 1228 Cl
- Dracton' 1204 OblR
- Dreiton' 1268 Ass
- Dreyton 1286 FF
- Dreyton' 1316 FA
- Haytone 1285 Ass
Etymology
The first element is dræg, which is sometimes used of a portage as in Drax WRY. v. DEPN under Drayton. It is difficult to see in what sense it can be used in this particular name. Second element tūn .