Malston
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sherford
Historical Forms
- Mellestona 1086 DB
- Mallestone 1242 Fees795
- Maleston(e) 1244 Ass 1284 FA 1317 Exon
- Mauston 1432 Exon
Etymology
'Meall 's farm,' cf. Malling PN Sx 354 and Mawsley (Nth), Malesle DB, Malleslea 1181 P, Meleslai 1185 P.