The story
Recorded as Bisshopescanyngges 1314; Cannings is from the family or followers of Cana + -ingas. The manorial affix is for early possession by the Bishops of Salisbury.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Bishops Cannings
Today it means: A village and civil parish north-east of Devizes, Wiltshire, England (OS grid ref SU0364). Full definition →