Kneighton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Trumpington
Historical Forms
- Kneton' 1225 Lewes 1374 Jesus
Etymology
Kneighton is Kneton '1225Lewes , 1374Jesus ; cf. Kinetuneweisende 1228FF , Neton Pitte 1480Cole xl, Great , Little Kneighton field 1841Trinity . OE cyne -tūn , 'royal manor.' For initial kn cf. the history of Kneesworth supra 56. Peserved in Kneighton Brae, on or very near to the site of Kneton '.