Emlett
Early-attested site in the Parish of Woolfardisworthy
Historical Forms
- Emhylte 1249 FF
- Northemhilt 1296 FF
- Emylt(e) 1340 SR 1356 ADiv
- Emilt 1347 FF
- Emmehult 1249 Ass
- Embelt 1263 Ipm
Etymology
The second element in this name is probably OE hylte , 'wooded place,' a derivative of holt, postulated for certain names in PN Sx xlv. One might take the first element to be OE efn , 'level, smooth,' but the topography is not favourable. Emlett Hill is a fairly steep hill with South Emlett at its eastern end, while East and West Emlett are on other hills.