Sexton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ermington
Historical Forms
- Secoteston 1281 Ass
- Shecoteston 1329 Ass
- Sheccodeston 1333 SR
- Shettokeston 1334 Ass
- Shakeston 1433–72 ECP2,25
- Shexton al. Shekerston 1560 DeedsEnrolled
- Sexton al. Shecodeston 1621–5 ECP94
Etymology
The place derives its name from the family of Richard Sheccoc mentioned in 1199 (FF), v. tun . There was a Richard Scheccote still living here in 1333 (SR ). It is impossible to determine the correct early form of this name, since c and t are commonly confused in ME script.