Ledwell
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sandford St Martin
Historical Forms
- Ledewelle 1086 DB
- Ledewell 1316 FA
- Ledwell 1186–91 Os 1413 Os
- Lodwell' 1268 Ass
- Lydewell 1270 Ch
- Ludewell' 1273–4,1275–6 RH
- Ludewella 1314 Ch
- Lodewelle 1285 Ass
Etymology
The first element is the common OE river-name Hlȳde , meaning 'loud stream,' v. RN 273. v. w(i)elle, and cf. Ludwell Fm (294).