Longbridge Deverill
Major Settlement in the Parish of Longbridge Deverill
Historical Forms
- Devrel 1086 DB
- Peverel (sic) Lungpont 1239 Bracton
- Deverelungpunt 1241 FF 1242 Fees
- Deverelungpund 1249 Ass
- Longepont 1275 RH
- Longpund 1291 Tax
- Longepond 1428 FA
- Dever(ill) Langebrigge 1316 FA
- Deverellangebrigg 1324 Pat
- Deverel Langebrugge 1339 ib
- Deverellangbrige 1538 NQi
- Deverall Longe Bridge 1546 LP
Etymology
For Deverill, v. supra 6. The distinguishing epithet is from the long bridge over the Wylye here. The earliest forms give it in French form.