Gilson
Early-attested site in the Parish of Coleshill
Historical Forms
- Gudlesdon(e) 1232,1318 Ass 1336,1345 FF
- Gudleston 1247 ib
- Gyldesdon, Gildeston 1285 Ass
- Gillesdon 1389 FF
- Gyllysdon 1500 KnowleG
Etymology
'Gyddel 's hill,' v. dun . The pers. name is not on record, but would be a regular derivative of Gydda . Cf. Gilston (Herts), Gedeleston , Gadeleston 1198FF , Gedelestone 1200 Cur, Geddeleston 1248Ass , Gedleston 1373 IpmR, and Gidding (PN BedsHu 240).