Slapton Ley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Slapton
Historical Forms
- Laya 1270 Ass
- fresh water called the Lea 1606 Moulton
- Le Lay al. Le Lough al. Slapton Lay 1714 Deed
Etymology
This is the English lay , 'lake, pool,' v. NED for its history.Slapton Ley is a large freshwater lake separated from the sea by a long pebble bar. The form Ley (e )r seems to be an error.