Idston
Early-attested site in the Parish of Aveton Giffard
Historical Forms
- Hyddeston 1238 Ass
- Eddestone 1287 Ass
- Iccheston 1330 SR 1339 Ass
- Yedeston 1346,1428 FA
- Yeddistone 1430 FF
- Yeddestone 1466–83 ECP1,356
Etymology
Probably 'Geddi 's farm,' v. tun . This pers. name is found also in Yeading (Mx), Geddingas 793 (12th) BCS 182, æt Geddincggum 825 BCS 384.