Beetor
Early-attested site in the Parish of North Bovey
Historical Forms
- Begatora 1086 DB
- Byghetorre 1333 SR
- Beeter al. Beetorr 1732 Recov
Etymology
The first element may be OE byge , 'bend, curve,' etc., referring to the circular hill here, but the forms are too scanty for certainty.