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.

Salston Ho

Early-attested site in the Parish of Ottery St Mary

Historical Forms

  • Salveston 1243 Ass 1382 Oliver 1524 SR
  • Salfyniston 1333 SR
  • Saluin 1281 Ass

Etymology

Hence, 'Salvin 's farm,' v. tun .