English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Willandhead

Other OS name in the Parish of Chagford

Historical Forms

  • Wyllenhed 1443 Ct
  • Wyllinghed 1555 DuCo
  • atte Willenheade 1333 SR

Etymology

( 6 ″ ) is Wyllenhed 1443Ct , Wyllinghed 1555DuCo and wasthe home of Richard atte Willenheade 1333SR . ' At the springhead , ' v. wielle .