English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Little Airmyn

Early-attested site in the Parish of Drax

Historical Forms

  • Little Ayrmynne, Litillayrmyn 1444 Pat
  • Litle Armyne 1541 WillY
  • Armin Little 1695 M

Etymology

Little Airmyn, Little Ayrmynne , Litillayrmyn 1444 Pat, Litle Armyne 1541 WillY, Armin Little 1695 M. v. Airmyn ii, 13supra , which is on the opposite bank of the R. Aire.