Sowell Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kentisbeare
Historical Forms
- Souewella 1223 Bracton
- Seuewell 1244 Ass
- Seuewyll 1329 Ch
- Souewille 1333 SR
- Sowyll 1498 Ipm
Etymology
This must be OE seofon wiellan , 'seven springs.' Cf. on syfan wyllan BCS 731 (Ha) and Sinwell (Gl), Suvenwell 1248Ass . According to the Rev. E. S. Chalk there are several springs near here.