Stainburn
Major Settlement in the Parish of Stainburn
Historical Forms
- Steinburn c.1135 Lowther c.1180 StB
- Steainburna t.Rici Ch 1308
- Steynburn' 1279 Ass
- Staynburn c.1220 StB
- Stainburn 1227 ib
- Staynborn c.1265 Hesley
- Stayneburne iuxta Wirkington' early14th StMaryY
- Stanburn' 1279 Ass
- Stanburne 1535 VE
- Staneburn 1279 FF
Etymology
The original form of this name was probably OE stān-burna, 'stony stream.' The first element has generally been scandinavianised to steinn, as in the modern form.