Weycroft
Early-attested site in the Parish of Axminster
Historical Forms
- Wigacrosta, Willecrosta 1086 DB(Exon)
- Wigegroste
- Wigecroft 1238 Ass
- Wiggecroft 1238 FF
- Wicroft(e) 1242 Fees791
- Wycroft(e) 1285 FA 1324 Ipm 1417 EEW
- Weecraft 1675 Ogilby
- Wytecroft 1256 Ass
- Wyderoft 1256 Ass 1377 BM
- Wydecroft juxta Axeminstre 1307 FF
Etymology
Probably 'Wīga 's croft,' the later forms being corrupt.