Sampford Peverell
Major Settlement in the Parish of Sampford Peverell
Historical Forms
- Sanford(a) 1086 DB 1212 Fees96
- Saunforde 1210–12 RBE 1244 Ass
- Sanfordepeverel 1339 Exon
- Saundford 1237 FF 1300 Ipm
- Sampforde 1291 Tax
Etymology
'Sandy ford' (over the Lynor). Matilda Peverel held the manor in 1152 (Montacute).