Instow
Major Settlement in the Parish of Instow
Historical Forms
- Johannesto 1086 DB(Exon)
- Johannestou
- Jonestowe 1242 Fees779
- Yonestowe 1291 Tax
- Iouenestawe 1249 Ass
- Yeonestowe 1260–80 Exon
- ʒunstowe 1338 Exon
Etymology
'Holy spot of St John,' v. stow . The church is dedicated to St John the Baptist.