English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Leigh Tor

Other OS name in the Parish of Widdecombe in the Moor

Historical Forms

  • Leghetorr' 1377 Ct
  • Leye juxta Spikeswyke 1298 FF

Etymology

is Leghetorr '1377Ct , taking its name from a lost farm referred to as Leye juxta Spikeswyke (1298FF ) . v. leah .