Ponsworthy
Early-attested site in the Parish of Widdecombe in the Moor
Historical Forms
- Pauntesford 1281 Ass
- Pontesford(e) 1347 MinAcct
- Pontisford(e) 1374 SR
- Pountesford 1524 SR
- Pamsforth 1544 DeedsEnrolled
- Ponceford 1600 SR
- Pounsford al. Pounsworthy 1674 Recov
Etymology
This name is probably identical with Ponsford in Cullompton infra 561. The first element is difficult; it may be the British word equivalent to W pant , 'hollow.' Ponsworthy lies in a hollow opening out of the West Webburn valley and Ponsford in Cullompton is in a slight hollow. For the interchange of ford and worthy , v. Introd. xxxv. See further Ekwall RN 319.
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Natsworthy Manor
- Scobitor
- Spitchwick
- Yar Tor
- Bittleford
- Blackslade Down
- Bonehill Down
- Chittleford
- Dewdon
- Dunstone
- Hamel Down
- Hatchwell
- Leusdon
- Ollsbrim
- Cator