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Survey of English Place-Names

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Cank Fm, High Cank

Early-attested site in the Parish of Up Cerne

Historical Forms

  • Canckeclose 1588 Batten
  • The 3 Kanks c.1685 Batten
  • Hr Cank, Lr Cank, Middle Cank, Cank Md 1839 TA

Etymology

Cank Fm, High Cank (700′) (ST 657033), Canckeclose 1588Batten , The 3 Kanks c.1685Batten , Hr Cank , Lr Cank , Middle Cank , Cank Md 1839TA , v. canc 'a steep, rounded hill'; there is a ring earthwork on High Cank (RCHM 187).