Alston
Early-attested site in the Parish of Malborough
Historical Forms
- Alwinestona 1086 DB
- Alwiston 1228 FF
- Alwyston 1478 ADvi
- Alwyneston 1285 FA
Etymology
The place takes its name from one Alwin who held the manor TRE (DB f. 322 b ). Alwin is for earlier OE Ælfwine .