Coldharbour
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hopton and Griffe Grange
Historical Forms
- Coldeherbarowe 1334 CPG
- Coldeherberghe 1335,1343 ib
- Coldeherberhege 1341 ib
- Coldeherberowe 14th ib
- Coleharber 1638 ib
Etymology
Coldharbour (lost), Coldeherbarowe 1334CPG , Coldeherberghe 1335, 1343 ib, Coldeherberhege 1341 ib, Coldeherberowe 14th ib, Coleharber 1638 ib.'Cold shelter', v. cald , here-beorg. This is an early example of a common type of name discussed in PN Sr 406–10. It has no archaeological significance.