Highden Ho
Early-attested site in the Parish of Washington
Historical Forms
- Hydeane, Hyden 1578 SRS3,114
- Hidene 1288 Ass 1332 SR
- Hyden' 1296,1332 SR
- Heydene 1341 Ass
Etymology
Highden Ho is Hydeane , Hyden 1578 (SRS 3, 114) and is found as a pers. name Hidene (1288Ass , 1332 SR), Hyden ' (1296, 1332 SR), Heydene (1341Ass ). The valley is high up in the Downs, v. heah , denu .