Essworthy
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hatherleigh
Historical Forms
- Esseworth' 1283 Ass
- Esseworthi 1330 SR
Etymology
Essworthy is
Esseworth '1283Ass , Esseworthi 1330SR (p), v. worþig . The first element may be a personal name Essa . This is not on record, but might be a pet-form of such an OE pers. name as Ēadsige .