Tapster Lane
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lapworth
Historical Forms
- Toppesford c.1280,early14th Deeds
- Topford, Tapford 1329–70 ib
- Toppesfordebrok 1399 ADiii
- Tapsford Lane 1791 Deed
- Tapster Lane 1814 Hudson c.1840 TA
Etymology
Tapster Lane (6″) is Toppesford c. 1280, early 14thDeeds , Topford , Tapford 1329–70 ib., Toppesfordebrok 1399 AD iii, Tapsford Lane 1791Deed , Tapster Lane 1814 Hudson, c. 1840TA . 'Topp 's ford.' For the pers. name cf. Topsham (PN D 454) and Toppesfield (PN Ess 463).