Clyst William
Early-attested site in the Parish of Plymtree
Historical Forms
- Clist 1086 DB
- Clistewelm 1238 Ass
- Clist Ewelme 1242 Fees782
- Clistewilme 1256 FF 1270 Ass 1275 RH
- Clyst Wylliam 1501 Ipm
Etymology
'Source of the river Clyst,' v. æwielm . The later form is due to popular etymology.