Cowley, Cowley Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Upton Pyne
Historical Forms
- Cuneleghe (sic) c.1200 NGl5,20
- Couelegh(e) 1237 Fees613
- Covelegh(e), Covelegh(e) juxta Exon 1389 FF
- Covelegh Bridge (sic) 1286 HMCExeter
- Cowlegh Brygge 1537 id
Etymology
'Cufa 's leah.' Cf. Cowley (Bk, Mx, O).