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.

Hearson

Early-attested site in the Parish of Swimbridge

Historical Forms

  • Heringeston, Hiringeston 1249 Ass
  • Heryngeston 1333 SR
  • Hereston 1501 Ipm

Etymology

It probably takes its name from Walter Hering who held it in 1249 (Ass 176 m12).