English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Hillersdon

Early-attested site in the Parish of Cullompton

Historical Forms

  • Hillesdona 1086 DB
  • Hillesdon 1291 Dartmoor 1408
  • Hilderesdon 1242 Fees775
  • Westhildresdon 1249 Ass
  • Westhildrisdon 1249 Ass
  • Hilleresdon 1249 Ass
  • Hilleresdune 1283 Ass
  • Hildenesdon 1270 Ass

Etymology

Probably 'Hildhere 's hill,' v. dun . This name is not on record but both elements are found in OE compound pers. names.