Airton, in the parish of Kirkby-Malhamdale, west division of Staincliffe, liberty of Clifford’s Fee: 6 miles from Settle, 8 from Skipton, 12 from Kettlewell. – Pop. 187.
Source: A Topographical Dictionary of Yorkshire By Thomas Langdale. Second Edition. Printed and Sold by J. Langdale; and sold by T. Langdale, Ripon. 1822.