Chittleford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Widdecombe in the Moor
Historical Forms
- Chytilford 1244 Ass
- Chitelford 1303 DA
- Chetelford 1443 Ct
Etymology
The first element is probably the OE cietel , 'kettle, cauldron,' the reference being to the rapid rushing stream here at the spot where there is now a bridge on the road from Dunstone to Chittleford.
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Natsworthy Manor
- Scobitor
- Spitchwick
- Yar Tor
- Bittleford
- Blackslade Down
- Bonehill Down
- Dewdon
- Dunstone
- Hamel Down
- Hatchwell
- Leusdon
- Ollsbrim
- Cator
- Ponsworthy