Paston
Major Settlement in the Parish of Paston
Historical Forms
- Pastun 963 ASC 12th
- Paston 1166 P
- Paxtona 1199 FF
- Pastune hawe t.Ed1 BM
Etymology
This is probably 'Pæcci 's tun.' Note the 1199 form for the only trace of the earlier consonantal group and cf. Pattishall supra 92. Pastune hawe may be for Paston Hall. Cf. supra 173.