Aston Magna
Early-attested site in the Parish of Blockley
Historical Forms
- Estona 1208 Fees36 1275,1327 SR
- Hangynde Aston 1282 FF
- Honginde Aston, Hingyndaston 1292 FF 1302 Wigorn 1375 Pat
- Aston juxta Blokeleye 1346 FA
- Hanging Aston 1549 Pat
Etymology
It lies east of Blockley and was described as 'hanging' because on the slope of a steep hill.