Exwell Barton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Powderham
Historical Forms
- Yerkeswill 1219 FF
- Ekeswell 1230 P
- Ekeswille 1319 Exon 1392 IpmR
- Yekeswell juxta Powderham 1292 Ass
Etymology
There can be little doubt that the first form is corrupt (though it has been checked by the MS) and that this name is really OE gēaces -wielle , 'cuckoo's spring.'