Honiton
Early-attested site in the Parish of South Molton (including Queen's Nympton)
Historical Forms
- Hunitona 1086 DB
- Huniton 1275 RH
- Honigton 1279 Ass
- Honyngton 1361 Ass
- Honyton lane 1399 Ct
Etymology
The early forms clearly point to 'honey farm' rather than 'Hūna 's farm,' v. tun and Honeychurch supra 165.