Welcombe
Major Settlement in the Parish of Welcombe
Historical Forms
- Walcoma 1086 DB
- Welcuma 1189 Oliver 1365
- Welcumb(e) 1244 Ass 1316 FA
- Welcome 1338 Exon
- Welcombe juxta Bradeworthy 1356 Ass
- Welecumbe 1275 FF
- Wellecomb(e) 1303 FA
Etymology
Probably from OE wiell (e )-cumb , 'spring-valley.' There are several springs in the valley, including a 'St Nectan's Well' in the village and Well infra near by.