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The Knoll, Knoll Clump, Knoll Copse & Knoll Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Corfe Mullen

Historical Forms

  • La Cnolle 1228 FF
  • atte Knolle 1327 SR 1332 SR
  • Knoll 1697 DCMCt
  • The Knoll 1863 Hutch3

Etymology

The Knoll (SY 976973), Knoll Clump, Knoll Copse & Knoll Fm, La Cnolle 1228 FF, atte Knolle 1327SR , 1332 SR both (p), Knoll 1697DCMCt , The Knoll 1863 Hutch3 (a house), cf. Knowle Cl 1742DCMDeed , Knowle Hill 1839TA , from OE  cnoll 'a hillock', v. atte .