Meavy
Major Settlement in the Parish of Meavy
Historical Forms
- Mæwi 1031 KCD744
- Mewi (4), Metwi (1) 1086 DB
- Mewy 1263–6 Exon
- Mewy juxta Bokelond 1346 Ass
- Meuwy 1284 FA 1377 SR
- Mewey t.Mary MinAcct
- Mevie 1571 SR
- Meavie 1589 Deed
Etymology
The village takes its name from the river on which it stands (v. supra 9). In 1342 (Pat) there is a curious reference to the 'church of Seintmevy,' no doubt a mistake.