Whipton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Heavitree
Historical Forms
- Wipletona 1086 DB
- Whippeton 1461 Pat
Etymology
The first element in this name is the pers. name Wippa , for which v. Whiphill (PN Sx 28). The DB form is probably an error. If correct, it points to a diminutive Wipela , with later loss of l .
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