English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Tout

Other OS name in the Parish of Preston

Historical Forms

  • La Toute 1452 Ct
  • le Toute 1461 Rent

Etymology

, 1838TA , La Toute 1452Ct , le Toute 1461Rent , a hill - spur over 300 ′ high with a view over the low - lying coastal area , v. tot(e) ' a look-out (hill) ' .