Holbeton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Holbeton
Historical Forms
- Holbouton 1229 FF
- Houbauton, Houbouton 1238 Ass
- Holbogatone 1245–57 Exon
- Holboggeton 1256 FF
- Holboheton 1275 RH
- Holbogh(e)ton 1289 Misc 1291 Tax 1303,1346 FA
- Holbougheton 1328 Exon
- Holebouton 1249 Ass 1342 FF
- Holboweton 1278 Ass 1279 Ipm
- Holbouethon 1289 Misc
- Holbeton 1444 FF
Etymology
The name is a triple compound of OE holh, boga (v. Bowden supra 37) and tun , the whole meaning 'farm in the hollow bend.'