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Survey of English Place-Names

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Criptor

Early-attested site in the Parish of Walkhampton

Historical Forms

  • Crepetorre 1317 Pat
  • Crupetorre 1330 SR

Etymology

The first element is probably the OE  crype , 'narrow passage, drain,' discussed under Crypt (PN Sx 16). The farm lies in a hollow.