Haxton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Fittleton
Historical Forms
- Hakenestan 1172 P
- Hacnestone 1211 RBE
- Hakenestone 1212 ClR 1226–8 Fees 1331 Ipm
- Hakeneston 1239 Ch 1249,1268 Ass 1275 RH 1289 Abbr 1298 FF 1327 Banco 1365 BM 1382 IpmR
- Hakeleston 1268,1289 Ass 1368 Pat 1403 IpmR
- Hackeston 1576 FF
Etymology
Possibly'Hacun 's stone,' the name being of comparatively late origin and containing the Anglo-Scand personal name Hacun , Hacon . It is on record from Wiltshire.