Merrifield (EN) / Gwelteg (KW)

Type: 
Settlement
Parish: 
Bridgerule
Hundred: 
Stratton
Elements: 

gwel

Meaning: 
open field

teg

Meaning: 
pretty
Elements notes: 
gwel 'open field' + teg 'fair, pretty'
Historic forms: 
Murifeld 1302, Miryfeld t. Edw I, Meryfeld 1427, 1460