Dulshayes
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kilmington
Historical Forms
- Dowylleshay 1376 Exon
- Deuyllesheghes 1393 FF
- Douilesheighes 1408 IpmR
- Dawlyshays 1544 DeedsEnrolled
- Dovilshays now Dulcis 1765 D
Etymology
The name, according to Pole, derives from a Sir Thomas Dovile to whom the place was granted t. Ed 3. Margery Douyll was living here in 1330 (SR ).