Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Ayton within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Ayton, coast par. and vil., in co. and 7¼ miles NW. of Berwick by rail -- par., 6699 ac., pop. 2040; vil., pop. 771; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks. Market-day, Thursday. The seat of Ayton Castle, built on site of historical ancient fortalice, is here, and in the neighbourhood traces of several ancient camps may be observed.