English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Instow

Major Settlement in the Parish of Instow

Historical Forms

  • Johannesto 1086 DB(Exon)
  • Johannestou
  • Jonestowe 1242 Fees779
  • Yonestowe 1291 Tax
  • Iouenestawe 1249 Ass
  • Yeonestowe 1260–80 Exon
  • ʒunstowe 1338 Exon

Etymology

'Holy spot of St John,' v. stow . The church is dedicated to St John the Baptist.

Places in the same Parish