Easthouse
Early-attested site in the Parish of Henfield
Historical Forms
- Esthenfeld 1296 SR
- Estetoun 1296 SR
- Estoute 1327 SR
Etymology
Easthouse (6″) is probably in that part of Henfield which was known as Esthenfeld (p) in 1296 (SR). Here may have lived Henry de Estetoun (1296 SR) or William Estoute (1327 SR), i.e. east out, cf. Westout infra 320.