Rexon
Early-attested site in the Parish of Broadwoodwidger
Historical Forms
- Ryggeston 1249 Ass
- Reggeston 1386 Ass
- Rexton 1505 Ipm
Etymology
No likely suggestion can be offered for this name.A compound hrycg-stan , 'ridge-stone,' is possible but does not seem particularly apt for the topography and no stone survives here. The later e also offers difficulties.