Houghton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sancton
Historical Forms
- Houetun, Houeton(e) 1086 DB
- Houeton(a), Houetun c.1155 AddCh t.Ric1 Cur 1333 FF
- Hoveton 1190–1214 YCh1128
- Oueton 1086 DB
- Houton, Howton 1240 FF 1444 YAJxi
- Hofueton 1260 YD
- Howeton 1303 KF
- Heuton 1316 NomVill
- Houghton 1511 YAJxi
Etymology
Houghton is probably of the same origin as Hoveton (PN NRY 66) near Hovingham (ib. 51) and Hoveton (Nf). It may be 'Hofa 's farm' or 'farm overgrown with hove' (OE hōfe 'alehoof'). v. tun .