Camel's Head
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stoke Damarel
Historical Forms
- Kemel 1286 SR 1318 Ass 1386 Ass
- Kemell 1386 Ass 1400 Exon 1405 FF
Etymology
The name seems to be identical with Kemble (Gl)Kemele 682 (15th) BCS 63, Kemeleshage 956 (15th) BCS 922. This is probably a British name. Professor Ekwall suggests connexion with Camulos , the name of a Celtic deity.