Marwell
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ringmore
Historical Forms
- Merlewill 1260 Ipm
- Merlewell 1281 Ass 1303 FA
- Marlewille 1324 Ipm
- Merwyll 1421 IpmR
Etymology
v. wielle . The first element is no doubt identical with that of Marlborough (W), Merleberge DB, æt Mærle beorge 1110 ASC and Malborough infra 307. This is a pers. name Mǣrla , an l -derivative of Mǣra .Cf. OGer Merila , Merlus (Förstemann PN 1102).
