East Layton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Stanwick
Historical Forms
- Latton 1086 DB
- Estlatton 1256 Pat
- Laghton 1346 Test
- (Est) Laton 1184 RichReg 1530 NCyWills
- Est Leiton 1256 Pat
- Estlayton 1492 Sanct
Etymology
This is probably from OE leactun, which develops in later English, sometimes to Laughton , at others to Leighton .This name was clearly developing into Laughton , but ultimately Leighton forms prevailed.