Delvyn's Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Gestingthorpe
Historical Forms
- Deluene 1385 StJohn
- Delwyn t.Eliz Rental
- Delvyn c.1840 TA
Etymology
Delvyn's Fm is Deluene 1385StJohn , Delwyn t. ElizRental , Delvyn c. 1840 TA, probably from a lost OE dylfen , cf. delfin (EDD) 'broad, deep trench or ditch,' a derivative of delfan , 'to dig,' denoting something hollowed out. There is what seems to be a natural hollow depression by the side of the road at Delvyn's Fm. Delvin End infra 443 is in a hollow.