Durpley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Shebbear
Historical Forms
- Durpleia 1238 Ass
- Durplegh(e) 1281 Ass 1315 Exon 1333 SR
- Durpelegh 1244 Ass
Etymology
This is OE dēor -plega , 'place where animals play,' as suggested by Blomé (47). Cf. Deerplay PN La 93, 263.
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Places in the same Parish
Other OS name
- Dippermill
- Hill
- Libbear Barton
- Paddon
- Rowden
- Waltersmoor
- Worden
- Halwill Cottages
- Backway
- Badworthy
- Beara
- Binworthy
- Caute
- Highworthy