Potworthy
Early-attested site in the Parish of North Bovey
Historical Forms
- Pot(t)eworthy 1306 Ass 1443 Ct
- Potworthey 1654 Deed
- Potworthy al. Pottery 1799 Recov
Etymology
This may mean 'pot farm,' v. worþig , but a pers. name is also possible as first element. Cf. Potton, Potsgrove (PN BedsHu 106, 131).