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Survey of English Place-Names

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Larkworthy

Other OS name in the Parish of Ashwater

Historical Forms

  • Leverekewurth 1244 Ass
  • Leverkeworthi 1330 SR

Etymology

is Leverekewurth 1244Ass , Leverkeworthi 1330SR (both p) . ' Lark farm , ' v. worþig .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site

Major Settlement