Westlinton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Westlinton
Historical Forms
- Westlevington c.1200 Laner 1682 Norfolk
- Westleventon 1249 Ipm 1675 Ogilby
- West Linton 1583 Border
- West Lenton 1589 LRMB
Etymology
v. Lyne R. supra 21. West to distinguish from Kirklinton, to the south-west of which it lies.