West Heanton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Buckland Filleigh
Historical Forms
- Hanton(a) 1086 DB 1266 DA
- Heanton 1268 DA
- Dainesheaunton (sic) 1314 BM
- Davysheanton 1420 Cl
Etymology
'At the high farm,' v. heah , tun . The identity of Davy is not known.