Easton Maudit
Major Settlement in the Parish of Easton Maudit
Historical Forms
- Estun 656 ASC 12th Ch 1239
- Eston(e) 1086 DB 1389 Cl
- Estonemaudeut 1298 FF
- Estonmauduyt 1377 Cl
- Estone juxta Boseyate 1305 Ass
- Esson Mawdett 1611 Rental
- Mauduit (1242 Fees)
- Maudut (1268 Ipm)
Etymology
'East farm,' v. tun . East perhaps with reference to Denton and Whiston. John Maleđ (Latin Maledoctus ) held the manor in 1166 (P), the family-name being also spelt Mauduit (1242 Fees), Maudut (1268 Ipm).