Bere Alston
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bere Ferrers
Historical Forms
- Alphameston que est hamella de Byrfferers 1339 Ass
- Berealmiston 1433–72 ECP2,28
- Berealbeston 1542 DeedsEnrolled
- Berealbiston 1615 Rental
- Berealston 1549 HMCix,279
- Alson 1675 Ogilby
- Allmeston al. Alson al. Alveston 1686 Recov
Etymology
'Ælfhelm 's tun.' Cf. Yealmpstone infra 254. The centre of population has now shifted from Bere Ferrers to this place.