Hengesdon

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Type Settlement
Usage Medieval English

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
Edited 5/5/2019 by SeaHorse15 and Mike C