Luscombe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Rattery
Historical Forms
- Loscumma 1086 DB
- Luscumba 13th Buckfast
- Luscumbe 1228,1238 FF
- Loscumb Baruge 1285 FA
- Loscome 1303 FA
- Luscombe, Loscombe Bernage 1326 Ipm
Etymology
Probably 'pigsty valley,' v. hlose , cumb . Jurdan Barnage held the manor in 1242 (Fees 765).