Woodbury Salterton
Early-attested site in the Parish of Woodbury
Historical Forms
- Salterton 1306 Ass 1374 IpmR 1413 FF
Etymology
This cannot be 'saltern town' (cf. Budleigh Salterton supra 583) for the place is inland on a stream, above high water mark.It may be 'salters' farm' from OE sealtere , 'salter, salt worker.'