Aunk
Early-attested site in the Parish of Clyst Hydon
Historical Forms
- Hane, Hanca 1086 DB(Exon)
- Hanc 1201 Exch
- Ank(e) 1229 Pat 1249 Ass 1346 FA
- Ancha 1175 P
- Aunk(e) 1229 Pat 1285 FA 1407–10 BM
- Annock 1303 FA
Etymology
Aunk lies on a low but well-marked spur of land between two branches of the Clyst, the eastern end of the spur being called Ratclyffe . The situation makes it difficult to believe that we have to do with a stream-name. The name may be Celtic and contain the same root as Gaulish anc-os , 'hook' (v. Holder s. n .). Possibly this was the old name of the hill on which Aunk stands.