Kennythorpe
Major Settlement in the Parish of Langton
Historical Forms
- Cheretorp 1086 DB
- Kenert(h)orp 12th Malton 1230 P 1246 Ass 1336 Ch
- Kinnerthorp 1174–89 Pat 1464
- Keneringthorp 1268 FF
- Kennerthorp 1300 Baildon 1304 YI
- Kenythorpe 1546 YChant 1600 FF
- Kenythrope 1609 FF
Etymology
The first element is probably OScand kennari 'teacher,' no doubt used as a nickname. v. þorp .