Wide Open Farm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Overton
Historical Forms
- Wibedstune 1086 DB
- Wipestune 1086 DB 1429 IpmR
- Wipetuna 1308 Ch
Etymology
The modern name is not a derivative of the early forms, unless by popular corruption. The early forms themselves are not conclusive, but probably point to 'Wipped's farm,' v. tun .The pers. name is identical with the first element of Wippedesfleote (ASC), named from Wipped (e ) who was slain there. Wide Open Farm may be the same place as the OE pibustun socn of BCS 1279.