Glitton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ashwell
Historical Forms
- Glutton 1313 StJohns
- Northglytton 1406 Ct
- Glytton 1449 StJohns 1492 BM 1495 Ipm
- Glitton 1805 Recov
Etymology
Glitton (lost) is Glutton 1313StJohns , Northglytton 1406Ct , Glytton 1449StJohns , 1492 BM, 1495 Ipm, Glitton 1805Recov .The first form suggests that it is possible for us to take this name as a compound of OE gli (o )da , 'kite,' and tun.