Polson, Polson Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lifton
Historical Forms
- Pouleston Brigge 1338 Rental
- Polstun bridge c.1550 Leland
Etymology
The ME form suggests that the original vowel was long. The name may therefore be a compound of 'pool' and 'stone,' possibly referring to some stone here by the river, marking the boundary between Devon and Cornwall.Alternatively the first element may be the personal name Paul , when the name would be of late formation and denote 'Paul's farm.' v. tun .
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