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).