Ditsworthy Warren
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sheepstor
Historical Forms
- Durkesworth(y) 1474 Ct
- Durkysworthi 1481 Ct
Etymology
The identification is not certain, but is highly probable. If correct, the first element is perhaps the OE deorc , ME durke , 'dark,' etc., used as a ME pers. name. Cf. John Durke 1333SR (Devon), Druxton supra 172, and Dassells Green (Herts), Derkeshale n.d. AD iv, 1287Ass , 1307SR (p).
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