West Kington
Major Settlement in the Parish of West Kington
Historical Forms
- Weskinton 1195 P
- Westkinton 1196 1202 Seldi 1227 Fees 1235 Ch 1281 QW
- West Keynton 1607 FF
- Westkington(e), Westkyngton(e) 1211 RBE 1236 Fees 1244 Ipm
- West Cyngton 1322 Cl
- Westkynkton 1323 Ipm
- Westkineton 1242 Fees
Etymology
Probably OE cyne -tun, 'royal farmstead or manor.' West to distinguish from Kington St Michael infra 100.