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Survey of English Place-Names

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Hindover and High and Over

Early-attested site in the Parish of Alfriston

Historical Forms

  • Heghenovere 1352 Ass
  • Hindover 1842 TA

Etymology

Hindover (6″) and High and Over [hindəvə] are Heghenovere 1352Ass , Hindover 1842TA . OE  (æt þǣm ) hēan ōfre , '(at the) high bank,' v. ofer . Cf. Highover (Herts), Heyouere 1287Ass .

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Places in the same Parish