Hindon
Major Settlement in the Parish of Hindon
Historical Forms
- Hendon 1249 Ass 1675 Ogilby
- Hynedon(e) 1268 1275 RH 1279,1281 Ass 1356 ib
- Hyndon, Esthindon 1281 Ass
- Hyndon c.1300 Trop
- Hyndon Markett 1553 FF
- Hyndoun 1411 Cl
- Hindon streete 1632 EcclCom
Etymology
This is probably from OE higna dun , 'down or hill belonging to a religious or secular household,' v. higna . It is worthy of note that we have mention in the neighbouring parish of Fonthill (BCS 591) of one Aeþelm Higa who clearly belonged to such a household, possibly to the household of King Alfred himself at Wardour.