Dorweeke
Early-attested site in the Parish of Silverton
Historical Forms
- Dorwik c.1250 StNicholas
- Dorwyk juxta Sulfurton 1310 Ass
- Dorweke, Dorwyke 1336 BM
Etymology
This may, as suggested by Blomé (98), be from OE dor and wic, the dor referring to a narrowing of the valley by Dorweeke.