Merrivale
Early-attested site in the Parish of Whitchurch
Historical Forms
- Miryfeld 1307 Ass
- Merifeld 1377 Ct
- Merefeld 1474 Ct
- Merivill 1612 FF
- Merrifield 1751 Recov
- Merriville Bridge 1765 D
Etymology
'Pleasant open space,' v. myrig , feld . Cf. Marvell (Wt), Merifelde , 13th Carisbrook Deed .