Headson
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bratton Clovelly
Historical Forms
- Hiddelesdon 1244 Ass
- Hiddeston 1330 SR
- Hiddestone brygge 1408 DA
- Hyddysdon 1505 Ipm
Etymology
The first element is a pers. name Hiddel , an l -derivative of Hiddi . The forms are insufficient to decide whether the second element was dun or tun .