Frenchstone
Early-attested site in the Parish of George Nympton
Historical Forms
- Freynston 1270 Ass
- Frensheton 1330 SR 1340 SR 1331 FF
- Frenston 1489 Ipm
Etymology
Freynston 1270Ass (p), Frensheton 1330SR (p), 1340SR , 1331FF , Frenston 1489 Ipm and perhaps takes its name from the family of William le Fra (u )nceis , a juror in South Molton Hundred in 1238 and 1244 (Ass ).