Buckland Filleigh
Major Settlement in the Parish of Buckland Filleigh
Historical Forms
- Bochelan 1086 DB
- Bokland 1242 Fees772
- Suht Bokland 1249 Ass
- Southboclande 1268 Exon
- Bokelondefilleghe 1333 Exon
- Bocland Hurtlegh 1339 BM
Etymology
v. bocland . Nicholas de Fyleleye held the manor in 1285 (FA); he may have come from Filleigh supra 42. South to distinguish from Buckland Brewer supra 88, Hurtlegh from the neighbouring manor of Hartleigh infra 91.