Grimston
Early-attested site in the Parish of Blackawton
Historical Forms
- Grismetone (sic) 1086 DB
- Grimeston' 1242 Fees790 1359 Ipm
- Grimston 1284 FA
Etymology
'Grim 's farm,' v. tun . This pers. name is not necessarily of Scandinavian origin (cf. PN Wo 126). It is found as the name of the holder of the manor of Thrushelton in DB (TRE) and also in Grimscott (Co), Grymescote 1311Ass .