Heightington
Early-attested site in the Parish of Rock
Historical Forms
- Huythindone 1325 Heref
- Hutdynton 1332 SR
- Hightyngton, Hightington 1550 Pat 1656 FF
- Hitonton 1588 Wills
- Heightenton 1599 WillsP
- Hittington 1592 QSR
Etymology
This name seems to involve an early use of OE hīehðu , 'height,' with the sense 'high-place.' From this must have been formed a compound hīehðinga -tūn , 'farm of the dwellers on the high ground,' a name peculiarly suitable to this particular site.v. tun .