Drewstone
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bishop's Nympton
Historical Forms
- Thordeston 1281 Ass
- Over Throwston 1615 Deed
- Threwstone 1703 Recov
Etymology
Possibly 'Thorward 's farm,' with later shifting of stress. The name is Anglo-Scandinavian. Cf. Drewston infra 424.