Maindea
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bratton Clovelly
Historical Forms
- la Mened 1228 FF
- atte Menegħ 1279 Ass
- atte Menede 1330 SR
- Meyndey 1566 DA
Etymology
This is probably a Celtic name corresponding to Cornish meneth , 'hill' (W mynydd ). There is a well-marked hill just to the north of the farm. The final vowel may be due to the influence of such Devonshire names as Forda, Beera, Wooda, etc., v. Introd. xxxvi.