Hexton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Hexton
Historical Forms
- Hegestanestone, Hegæstanestone 1086 DB
- Hehstanestune 12th Gesta
- Hecstanestun 1151–66 ib
- Hecstaneston t.Ric1 Ch 1301
- Hecstonstun 1219 Pap
- Hexstanestone 1235 FF 1259 MP
- Hextanstone 1290–1301 Gesta
- Hextoneston 1303 FA 1317 FF
- Hextenetone c.1330 Gesta
- Hexton(e) c.1380 1535 VE
- Hexon 1663 FF
Etymology
'Hēahstān 's farm,' v. tun .