Gabwell
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stokeinteignhead
Historical Forms
- Gabewell 1228 FF
- Gabewill' 1242 Fees788
- Houeregabewell 1279 Ass
- Over Gabewelle 1286 FF
- Nythere Gabewill 1303 FA
- Gabbewill(e) 1303 FA
- Overa Gabbewill(e) 1414 FF
- Gabewyll 1420 BM
Etymology
We may perhaps compare Gapton (Sf), DBGabbetuna , which would suggest for both names an OE pers. name Gabba , a correct pet- form for Gārbeorht , hence 'Gabba 's spring,' v. wielle .