Hoarstone Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kidderminster
Historical Forms
- Horstan 1240 Wigorn
- othehoreston, de Horeston 1275 SR 1307 Ipm
- Hoarstone 1651 FF
Etymology
'Boundary-stone' (v. har ), possibly one on the bounds of Wyre forest. This is a very common term in the West Country, cf. Horestone Furlong in Overbury, Whoarston Grove in Himbleton, from the 1649 Survey.