Caffins Heanton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lynton
Historical Forms
- Hantona 1086 DB
- Yanton 1242 Fees791
- Heanton 1303 FA
- Hanton Coffyn 1285 FA
- Coffyns Heannton 1491 Ipm
Etymology
'At the high farm,' v. heah , tun . Hugo Coffin held the manor in 1242. Cf. Caffin's Cross in the same parish.