Lettaford
Early-attested site in the Parish of North Bovey
Historical Forms
- Lottreford 1244 Ass
- Lotterford 1308 Seld17
- Lutterforde 1390 IpmR
- Lotternaford 1396 Cl
- Litterford 1505 Dartmoor
Etymology
The first element is the OE hlūt (t )or , 'clear, pure, bright.' It may be the old name of the stream here. Cf. Ludder Burn (PN La 200).