Cliston
Early-attested site in the Parish of Blackawton
Historical Forms
- Clerkeston 1311 Ass 1333 SR
- Clerkyston 1330 SR
- Clyston 1516 BM
Etymology
This name is identical with Cliston supra 167. The meaning must be 'farm of the cleric or priest or of a man named Clerke .' For the modern form, cf. Ditsworthy supra 239.