Horcum, Hole of Horcum
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lockton
Historical Forms
- Hotcumbe c.1250 NRS
- Holcumbe 1322 NRS
- Horcumbe, Horcombe 1326,1619 NRS
- Horkome 1500 NRS
Etymology
The first two spellings are probably erratic; the first is not supported by the later forms and the second would have become modern [ɔukəm]. The first element is probably identical with that of Urra 70supra . v. horh , cumb . Horcum is at the head of a very deep valley.