Luson
Early-attested site in the Parish of Holbeton
Historical Forms
- Loveston, Leueston 1238 Ass
- Lyveston 1244 Ass
- Luueston(e) c.1300 Ch 1330,1333 SR
- Luvystone 1313 Exon
- Luueneston 1340 SR
- Luyston 1489 Ipm
- Leveston al. Lueston 1566 Deed
- Lewiston 1576 SR
Etymology
'Lēof 's tun.' If stress is to be laid on the 1340 form, the earlier forms may well be a reduction of the full Lēofwinestun , 'Lēofwine 's farm.'