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Survey of English Place-Names

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Leigh

Early-attested site in the Parish of Modbury

Historical Forms

  • Lega 1086 DB
  • Legh' 1242 Fees776
  • Legh' Britevile 1276 Ipm
  • Leyebretavyle 1282 FF
  • Brytevyleslegh 1332 Ipm
  • Lye Derrant 1530 BM
  • Brettevil' 1242 Fees776

Etymology

v. leah . The manor was held by Wido de Brettevil ' in 1242 (Fees 776). The Derrant is unknown.