English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Blackslade Down

Early-attested site in the Parish of Widdecombe in the Moor

Historical Forms

  • Blakslade 1544 DA
  • Blackestac, Blackestack, Bacheslac 1086 DB

Etymology

'Dark valley,' v. blæc , slæd . The place has been identified with Blackestac , Blackestack , Bacheslac 1086 DB, but if this is correct the forms must be corrupt.