Winkton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Barmston
Historical Forms
- Winchetone, Winchetona 1086 DB 1155–7 YCh t.Hy2 Bridl
- Wincton(a), Wyncton(a), Wynkton(a) 1127–40,early13th,1299 Bridl 1332 SR
- Winketon, Wynketon 1154–91 Bridl 1204 Ass 1276 RH 1285 KI 1297 LS 1305 Bridl 1332 FF
- Wyneketon' 1333 SR
Etymology
'Wineca 's farmstead,' tun and Winchendon (PN Bk iii).A strong form of the pers. name is found in Winksley (WRY), Wincheslaie 1086 DB. Winkton was depopulated in the 16th century (cf. KI 77 n.). The site of the village is noted on O.S. (6″), 163 NW.