Caythorpe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Rudston
Historical Forms
- Caretorp, Karetorp 1086 DB 12th YD t.Ric1 Ch 1308 Ass 1219 YI 1296
- Carethorp(e) 1122–37 MaryR c.1265 KF 1342 SR
- Caretorp iuxta Ruddestan 1347 Bridl
- Carthorp(e) 1100–15 YCh 1237 Bridl 1581 FF
- Carathorp 1285 KI
- Cathorp 1347 FF
- Cathrope 1606 FF
Etymology
'Kári 's village,' v. þorp and cf. Carthorpe (PN NRY 226).