Deaseland Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Rock
Historical Forms
- Detheslond 1275 SR
- Desland 1603 SR
Etymology
Professor Ekwall and Mr Bruce Dickins agree in suggesting that the first element is OE dēaþ , used of 'a dead person, a departed spirit,' cf. B.T. Supplt s. v. The place was perhaps so named from being haunted.