Chiddlecombe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Alwington
Historical Forms
- Chittalacomtone c.1250 DCoNQ3,164
Etymology
It is very difficult to make any suggestion about this name. The first and earlier form here given makes Blomé's suggestion (33) OE cietel -hǣma - cumb somewhat unlikely and the name had best remain unexplained. The relation of the forms to one another is difficult.