Winswell
Early-attested site in the Parish of Peters Marland
Historical Forms
- Wivleswilla 1086 DB(Exon)
- Wifleswille
- Wyveleswell 1305 Ass
- Wyveliswille 1321 Ass
- Wyllyswell 1492 Ipm
Etymology
'Wifel 's spring,' v. wielle . On the map are Winswell (hamlet) and Willeswell Moor. The first form is probably modern and due to association with the neighbouring Winscott.It is still Willeswell on the most recent 6″ map.