Thornton Steward
Major Settlement in the Parish of Thornton Steward
Historical Forms
- Tornenton(e), Tornetune 1086 DB
- Thorneton 1157 RichReg
- Thorneton Dapifer ib.
- Thorneton Steward 1252 Pap
Etymology
v. þorn , tun . Before the Conquest Thornton was held by Gospatric and he was succeeded by Wymar, dapifer or steward of the Earls of Richmond (Dugd iii. 601–2).