Lewtrenchard
Major Settlement in the Parish of Lewtrenchard
Historical Forms
- Leuya, Lewe 1086 DB
- Lewe juxta Raddon 1298 Ass
- Lyu 1238 FF 1242 Fees786 1284 FA
- Lyu Trencharde 1261 Exon
- Lyw(e) 1242 Fees757 1303 FA
- Liw 1244 Ass 1274 Exon
- Lewtrancharde 1431 Exon
- Trenchardeslieu 1316 Ass
Etymology
The place takes its name from the river on which it is situated (v. supra 8). The family of Trenchard is first mentioned in connexion with the place in 1238 (FF), but a Ricard Trencard occurs in the county as early as c. 1100 (Earle 258). Cf. Coombe Trenchard infra 188.