Farmstone
Early-attested site in the Parish of Halwell
Historical Forms
- Farmiston 1359 BM
- Varmeston 1361 FF
- Fermeston 1394 Ass
Etymology
Possibly 'Farman 's farm,' v. tun . This pers. name is of Scandinavian origin, but the place-name may be of late origin and such an Anglo-Scandinavian name would go with Grimston and Oldstone supra 316, and Gripstone infra and Dorsely infra 325.