Kingskerswell
Major Settlement in the Parish of Kingskerswell
Historical Forms
- Carsewilla 1086 DB
- Carsuiłł 1194 P
- Carswell 1230 Ch
- Karswell 1212 Fees97
- Karswill Regis 1285 FA
- Cassewełł 1158,1159 P
- Kyngescharsewell 1270 FF
- Kyngeskarswelle 1270 Ass
- Kings Keswell 1675 Ogilby
- Kingscraswell 1736 FF
Etymology
'Cress spring,' v. wielle . The manor was held by King William in 1086 (DB).