Hestow Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ideford
Historical Forms
- Historre 1238 Ass 1330 SR
- Histore 1244 Ass
- Hystorre 1333 SR
Etymology
v. torr . It is possible that this is a compound of OE hīehst , 'highest' and torr . Hestow stands near the top of a prominent hill. Cf. Winstow infra 480.