Milton Abbot
Major Settlement in the Parish of Milton Abbot
Historical Forms
- Mideltona 1086 DB
- Middelton Abbots 1297 Pat
- Myddeltone al. Myltone 1391 Exon
Etymology
'Middle farm,' v. tun . As early as DB the manor belonged to Tavistock Abbey. 'Middle' perhaps with reference to Dunterton and Lamerton.