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Pottshayes Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Cullompton

Historical Forms

  • Potteshayes 1566 DA
  • Pottere 1333 Exon

Etymology

Potteshayes 1566 DA 43 and is probably to be associated with the family of Maurice 'dictum Pottere ' (1333 Exon). For hayes , v. supra 129.