Killington
Early-attested site in the Parish of Martinhoe
Historical Forms
- Cheneoltona 1086 DB
- Kynwalton 1238 Ass 1262 FF 1326 Ipm
- Kynwauthon 1242 Fees772
- Kynewelton 1303 FA 1333 SR
- Chilwenton 1330 SR
- Kylweton 1346 FA
Etymology
Probably 'Cyneweald 's farm,' v. tun . This may be shortened from earlier Cynewealdingtun or it may be an example of a compound without the usual genitival s . Cf. Kennerleigh infra 408.