Pittescombe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lamerton
Historical Forms
- Puttokescumbe 1238 Ass
Etymology
This may mean 'kite's combe' from ME puttock , 'kite.' Alternatively the first element may be a derivative of the OE pers. name Putta . The modern form shows the not uncommon Devon change of u to i . v. Introd. supra xxxiv.
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