Penson
Early-attested site in the Parish of North Huish
Historical Forms
- Payneston 1334,1340,1377 SR 1379 IpmR
- Paynston c.1430 Ct
- Painson t.Jas1 ECP
Etymology
The first element looks like the French pers. name Payn (e ), though this family has not been noted in connexion with the place.