Lotherton Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Yealmpton
Historical Forms
- Lodreton 1219 FF
- Lodderton 1303 FA
- Lodderton juxta Plympton 1329,1334 Ass
- Loderton 1337 Ipm
- Loddereton juxta Ermyngton 1323 Ass
- Louderetune 1238 Ass
Etymology
The first element points to OE loddere , 'beggar,' which may have given rise to a contemptuous farm-name. Cf. to loddera beorge BCS 981, Lattiford (So), Lodreford DB, Loderford 1242 Ass, 1303 FA, Lotherford 1226 FF (p) and Doggaport supra 95.