 The hamlet lies about one mile to the west of the Swale, and comprises of land.The Ure, which separates the township from Aldborough, was crossed by a wooden bridge, at Milby, before the Conquest, and some remains of the bridge are still visible when the water is low.The name Humberton means 'Hund's fortified farm/settlement' or 'Hundr's fortified farm/settlement'.