Kipscombe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bratton Fleming
Historical Forms
- Kyppescumb 1249 Ass
- Kybbescomb(e) 1330 SR 1359 Ass
- Kyppyscombe 1492 Ipm
Etymology
The second element is OE cumb. The first is either Cyppi as demonstrated for Kipson (PN Sx 71) or Cybbi as suggested by Blomé (14). Cf. Eseger Kyppe , a juror in Kenton (D) in 1249 (Ass ).