Velwell
Early-attested site in the Parish of Rattery
Historical Forms
- Falewill 1249 Ass
- Falewell 1254 Ass 1424 Exon
- Phalewille 1281 Exon
- Valewyll 1417 Exon
- Fallewille 1426 FF
- Faliwelle 1469 IpmR
- Vealewille 1330 SR
Etymology
v. wielle . The first element is probably the OE adjective fealu , 'yellow, dusky, dark.'