Great Torrington
Major Settlement in the Parish of Great Torrington
Historical Forms
- Tori(n)tona 1086 DB 1246 Ipm
- Tirinton t.Hy2 BM
- Thorich 1249 FF
- Chippingtoriton 1284 Ass
- Chepingtoryton juxta Were Giffard 1316 Ass
- Torytone Magna 1366 Exon
- Turytone magna 1370 Exon
- Mochel Torynton 1443 FF
Etymology
'Farm by the Torridge,' supra 14. 'Great' to distinguish from Little Torrington supra 110. 'Chipping,' i.e. with a market, v. cieping .
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