Village sign, Ayton
Introduction
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Village sign, Ayton
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 8 Apr 2011
The name Ayton comes from two Anglo Saxon words - 'ei' or 'ea' for stream (due to the River Eye running close by), and 'ton' or 'tun' meaning enclosed farm or hamlet.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.840991
Longitude
-2.120054