Blaxton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Tamerton Foliot
Historical Forms
- Blachestane 1086 DB
- Blakestana t.Hy2 Oliver
- Blakestane 1242 Fees789
- ferry of Blakeston 1263 Ipm
- Blakeston Martynes 1377 Cl
Etymology
'At the black stone.' No trace of such now exists. It is possible, however, that Blaxton and Whitson infra 243 refer respectively to Blaxton and Whitson Crosses. For Martynes , v. Maristow infra .