Blowden
Early-attested site in the Parish of Newton Ferrers
Historical Forms
- Blowedoune 1270 DA
- Blowedon 1330 SR
Etymology
'Cold, exposed hill,' v. bla(w), dun . Cf. Blofield (Nf), Blafelda , Blawfelle , Blauuefelda 1086 DB, Blurridge supra 28, and Blowelond 1378 IpmR (Devon).