Clannaborough
Major Settlement in the Parish of Clannaborough
Historical Forms
- Cloenesberga 1086 DB
- Cloueneberge 1239 FF
- Cloueneburg(he) 1242 Fees783 1291 Tax 1334 Ch
- Clouenebirg' 1250 Cl
Etymology
This name clearly means 'cloven hill.' The reference is probably to the marked valley which runs up into the hill just west of Clannaborough village. There is a corresponding valley on the north side of the hill, so that it is divided into two well- marked halves. Cf. la Clovenetorre (1291Add ) near South Brent.