Bowerland
Early-attested site in the Parish of Okehampton and Okehampton Hamlets
Historical Forms
- La Bourlonde 1292 Ipm
- Bowrelond 1532 Dartmoor
- atte Bourlond 1330 SR
Etymology
This is OE būrland , 'land occupied by peasants,' from būr , 'peasant.'
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Yes Tor
- Pudson
- Vellake Corner
- Alfordon
- Chichacott
- Fatherford
- Fowley
- Glendon
- Halstock
- High Willhays
- Kigbeare
- Meldon