Sampford Spiney
Major Settlement in the Parish of Sampford Spiney
Historical Forms
- Sanford(a) 1086 DB 1242 Fees789
- Saunford 1234 Fees398 1237 Cl
- Saunford Spinee 1281 Ass
- Samford 1262 Ipm
- Sampford 1291 Tax
- Saundford Spyneye 1304 Ass
- Saunford Spenee 1346 Ass
- Spineto in 1234 (Fees 398)
Etymology
'Sand(y) ford' (over the Walkham river). The manor was held by Gerard de Spineto in 1234 (Fees 398).