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Survey of English Place-Names

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Denbow Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Farringdon

Historical Forms

  • Denbowe 1700 FF
  • parochia de Farendone 1386 Exon

Etymology

The name is probably to be traced to John Denbaude and his wife, who were granted a licence for a private oratory at their manor in parochia de Farendone in 1386 (Exon). The same family (Denebaut , Denebaud ) held manors in East Budleigh Hundred in 1346 (FA).

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement