Submitted Place Name Revision History

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5/5/2019, 4:27 PM SeaHorse15 move from surname to place name
6/20/2011, 1:29 PM Mike C
1/14/2011, 6:37 PM will240

Name Hengesdon
Type Settlement
Usage Medieval English
Edit Status Status1. basic formatting

Meaning & History

Earlier name for Hingston Down in Moretonhampstead, Devon, recorded in 1333. It meant "Hengest's hill" or "stallion's hill" from the Old English byname HENGEST (or from Old English hengest "stallion") and Old English dun "hill".
Added 1/14/2011 by will240