Torkridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bishop's Nympton
Historical Forms
- Torkaringa, Torkarigge 1166 RBE
- Turkerig 1242 Fees759
Etymology
Blomé (17) suggests that the first element may be an old river-name identical with Turk (RN 420), but as we know nothing of the site the etymology had better remain open.