Octon
Early-attested site in the Parish of Thwing
Historical Forms
- Ocheton 1086 DB
- Ocheton(a), Ochetun c.1180 LeonardR 1180–90 YCh c.1200 Dods
- Occatuna 1156,1173 LeonardN
- Occetonia 1194 Meaux
- Ocketon 1303 KF
- Ocatuna 1170–85 YCh1065
- Oketun, Oketon(a), Oceton(a) 12th Nunkeel 1155–70 YCh 1175–85 1401 Melsa
- Okton(a), Octon(a) 1150–60 Melsa 1167 P 1516 FF
Etymology
'Occa 's farm,' v . tun.