Kirkleatham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Kirkleatham
Historical Forms
- Westlidun, Westlid(e), Weslide, Westlidum, Westude 1086 DB
- Livum 1221 Guis
- Lisum 1268 Ebor
- Kyrkelidun 1181 P
- Kirkledom 1491 Sanct
Etymology
It is called Westlidun from its position in relation to Upleatham and Kyrkelidun from its church (of early foundation).For the forms Lisum and Livum cf. IPN 108 ff. Cf. further Upleatham 153infra .