Livery Dole
Early-attested site in the Parish of Heavitree
Historical Forms
- Luveredole c.1270 NGl3,122 1276 NGl5,81
- Lyverydole 1465 NGl3,147
- Lyverdoll 1531 HMCExeter
- Leverydole 1519 NGl3,129
- Leweredole
Etymology
The second element in this name is clearly OE dal, 'share of the common field.' The first element is perhaps the OE pers. name Lēofhere , the name of its one-time holder.