Newton Poppleford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Newton Poppleford
Historical Forms
- Poplesford 1226 ClR 1274 Ipm
- Popelford 1257 Pat 1259 Oliver 1285 FA
- Popleford 1306 Ass
- Neweton Popilford 1305 Ass
- Nyweton Popelesford 1341 Cl
- Nywatone Popelaforde 1380 Exon
- Newton Popler 1675 Ogilby
Etymology
The first element is OE papol (stan ), popel (stan ), 'pebble,' from the round stones, known as 'Budleigh pobbles,' found here.'Newton' (v. tun ) seems to be a later addition and it is not clear in relation to what place it was 'new.'