Sowton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Sowton
Historical Forms
- Clis 1086 DB
- Clist Fomicon 1242 Fees779
- Clistfomyson 13th Exon
- Clyst Fomecon, Fomechun 1278 Exon
- Clist Fomizoun 1299 Ipm
- Southton 1420 Ct
- Clyst S'ci Mich'is al. Sowton 1535 VE
Etymology
This was one of the numerous places named from its position by the river Clyst supra 3. It was distinguished by the name of the family of Fomicum (Fomyson , Fomizoun ) first found in the parish in 1242 (Fees 779). The later name 'south farm' has reference perhaps to Monkerton to the north. Cf. Sowton supra 435. St Michael from the dedication of the church.