It meant a couple of different things in old English. Using Brixton as an example, a Saxon Lord named Brixi set a boundary stone there, so it's short for Brixi's stone. Using Milton as an example, it's short for Mill Town. I expect most examples of "ton" at the end of a place will fall in line either of these two meanings

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Just got it. You mean "a ton of places…"

by Anonymous 1 year ago

Fascinating. I never looked at it like that. So many hidden meanings I've been missing in plain sight.

by Anonymous 1 year ago

It's a wanton naming scheme. /jk

by Anonymous 1 year ago