Kingsteignton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Kingsteignton
Historical Forms
- Tegntun c.1050 ASC
- Teintona 1086 DB
- Teyntona 1224–44 Exon 1242 Fees782 1252 Ch
- Teincton 1212 Fees98
- Teington 1224–44 Exon 1242 Fees
- Teintone Regis 1259 Exon
- Kingestentone, Kings Teyntune 1274 Ipm
- Keyngesteyngton 1394 Ass
- Kingstenton 1628 DA
- Kings Staynton 1675 Ogilby
Etymology
'Farm on the river Teign' (supra 14). v. tun . The manor was held by the king in 1086 (DB).