Kingston Ho
Early-attested site in the Parish of Carlton in Lindrick
Historical Forms
- Le Kynggeston 1308 Ipm
- Kengeston in Carleton 1356 IpmR
- Kynges Carleton in Lynryke 1517 NtIpm
- Carleton Kingston 1617 Wills
Etymology
Kingston Ho (6″) is Le Kynggeston 1308 Ipm, Kengeston in Carleton 1356 IpmR, Kynges Carleton in Lynryke 1517 NtIpm, Carleton Kingston 1617 Wills. 'King's farm,' v. tun . In 1086, Carlton had been divided between King William and Roger de Busli. The king's portion of the village, which continued to be royal demesne, is represented by the name Kingston above.