Easton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cheriton Bishop
Historical Forms
- Alvrikestone, Ailrichestone 1157 RBE
- Alrichesto 1158 P 1242 Fees779
- Alriggeston 1275 RH 1285 FA
- Alryscheston 1346 FA
- Ailricheston(a) 1159,1167 P
- Ailrichestun 1212 Fees98
- Ayriston 1356 ADiv
- Ayr(e)ston c.1450 Ct 1524 SR
- Easton oth. Eason 1741 Recov
Etymology
Probably 'Æþelrīc 's farm,' though the first form suggests 'Ælfric 's,' v. tun . For loss of r before s , cf. Easdon infra 482.
Places in the same Parish
Other OS name
- Half Acre
- Meadwell Plantation
- Spirelake
- Hask Barn
- Millball Copse
- Woodbrooke
- Bowden
- Gorwyn
- Honeyford
- Pitton
- Woodleigh
- Haylake
- Partridge
- Staddon
- Thorne