Hylton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hallow
Historical Forms
- Hultone c.1200 WoC c.1240
- Hultune 1240 WoP
- Hultenestre' 1299 RBB 18th
- Hultonestrete Hy3 StSwith
- Hylton Strete 1521 AcctsWo
- Hylton St 1855 Kelly
Etymology
The 'hill farm' to which this street or road led must have been on the ridge which separates Laughern Brook from the Severn. The ridge is referred to as la Hulle versus Lawerne in AOMB 61.