East Linnacombe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sourton
Historical Forms
- Lonecomb(e) 1333 SR 1345 Ass
- Ledencomb 1595 Ct
- Leden combe 1595 Dartmoor
- Ludon Comb 1584 ib
- Ludden Comb 1585 ib
Etymology
It is doubtful if it is identical with Ledencomb 1595Ct , Leden combe 1595 Dartmoor, Ludon Comb 1584 (ib.), Ludden Comb 1585 (ib.).The last twro forms may refer to Luddon about three miles distant but also in the parish. Leden may be a stream-name (Cc ledan , W llydan , 'broad'). Cf. RN 242.