Alwaldtofts
Early-attested site in the Parish of Easingwold
Historical Forms
- Alwald(e)toftes 1292 Pat 1295 YI 1330 For
- Alwald(e)cotes 1295 Fine 1318 For
Etymology
v. topt . The first element is a personal name derived from OE Ælfwald or Æþelwald or from ON Ǫlvaldi (LindN), ODan Alwaldi (Nielsen). There was an alternative form with OE cot 'cottage.'