High Bickington
Major Settlement in the Parish of High Bickington
Historical Forms
- Bichentona 1086 DB
- Bykanthon' 1242 Fees774
- Bykynton 1373 Cl
- Bukint(on) 1212 Fees96 1350 Ipm
- Westbukyngton 1356 Ipm
- Heghebuginton 1423 IpmR
Etymology
'Beocca 's farm,' v. ingtun . 'High' from its situation and to distinguish it from Bickington supra 124.