Crinacott
Early-attested site in the Parish of Pyworthy
Historical Forms
- Frenecoth' 1242 Fees775
- Frenecot(e) 1303 FA 1306 Ipm
- Frenakote 1244 Ass
- Frenycott 1586 Recov
- Crinecot 1809 M
Etymology
The first element here is probably the Anglo-Scandinavian pers. name Fræna found as a signatory to a Devon charter of 930 (BCS 1343). No explanation of the later corruption can be offered.