Cardwell
Early-attested site in the Parish of Milton Abbot
Historical Forms
- Kerdewell 1238 Ass
- Kerdauuylle 1275 RH
- Kerdewyll late13th Deed
Etymology
'Cærda 's spring,' v. wielle . Cf. Cardington (PN BedsHu 88). It is curious that a William Kerda was living at Tavistock in 1333 (SR ).