Poflet
Early-attested site in the Parish of Milton Abbot
Historical Forms
- Poghelippe 1242 Fees781
- Poghelyp(e) 1296 Deed
- Poghlippe 1303 FA
- Poggelyp 1346 FA
- Poghlep, Poghlup 1412 Deed
Etymology
'Poh (h )a 's hlype.' There is a dip down to a little stream here and up again (J. J. A.). The persistent gh makes OE puca, 'goblin,' improbable.