Ganton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Ganton
Historical Forms
- Galmeton(a) 1086 DB 12th,13th Bridl 1352 Ipm
- Galmeton(a) in Harfordlyth 1342 Baildon
- Galmatona 1145–53 Bridl
- Gawnton, Gaunton 1519,1559 FF
- Ganton or Galmpton 1828 Langd
Etymology
'Galma 's farmstead,' v. tun .Cf. Ganthorpe (PN NRY 34).