Caulston
Early-attested site in the Parish of Holbeton
Historical Forms
- Calsinton(e) 1238 Ass 1242 Fees795
- Calsyng ton(e) 1303 FA 1438 FF
- Kalsyngthon 1242 Fees770
Etymology
We seem to have a pers. name Calmund in Calmsden (Gl), Kalemundesdene , Calmundesden BCS 466, and Calnōþ in Candlesby (L) DBCalnodesbi . These three place-names suggest the possibility of a series of OE pers. names with a first element calu -, 'bald.' In that case Caulston must be 'Calusige 's farm,' v. ingtun .