Alconbury Weston
Major Settlement in the Parish of Alconbury Weston
Historical Forms
- Westune 1086 DB
- Alkmundebir Weston 1227 Ass
- Wodeweston 1260,1286 Ass
- Awconbury cum Weston 1557 FF
- Aukingbury Wiston 1675 Ogilby
Etymology
'West-farm,' apparently in relation to the settlement at Alconbury, Wood -weston in contrast to Old or Wold Weston infra , cf. also Old Hurst and Woodhurst supra 211, 229.