Delley and Delworthy
Early-attested site in the Parish of Yarnscombe
Historical Forms
- Dalilea 1086 DB(Exon)
- Dalilei
- Dealleghe 1330 SR
- Delworthy 1756 Recov
Etymology
'Dealla 's clearing' and 'farm,' v. leah , worþig . The same man probably gave name to both places, cf. Dalditch infra 582.