Ladywell Copse
Early-attested site in the Parish of Burbage
Historical Forms
- Ladelwlle, Ladewlle 1264 Devizes
- Ladelwell pound t.Ed6 WMxv
- Ladywell otherwise Ladellwell 1626 WIpm
- Ladiwell al. Ladewell 1703 Recov
Etymology
Ladywell Copse (6″) is Ladelwlle , Ladewlle 1264Devizes , Ladelwell pound t. Ed 6 WM xv, Ladywell otherwise Ladellwell 1626 WIpm, Ladiwell al. Ladewell 1703Recov . The first element would seem to be the common word ladle (OE hlædel , ME ladel ), perhaps with reference to some instrument for raising the water from the well.