Hinworthy
Early-attested site in the Parish of Slimbridge
Historical Forms
- Henworthy 1549 Pat
- Henworthe c.1603 TRMB
- Hinworthe 1575 ib
- Hinworthie, Hynworthie 1575 1584 Comm
- Hyneworthy 1652 ParlSurv
Etymology
Hinworthy (lost), Henworthy 1549 Pat, Henworthe c. 1603TRMB , Hinworthe 1575 ib, Hinworthie , Hynworthie 1575 ib, 1584Comm , Hyneworthy 1652ParlSurv . The first el. may be OE hīgna , gen.pl. of hīwan 'community', as in Hinton 234supra , v. worðig 'enclosure'.