Fernycombe Coppice
Early-attested site in the Parish of Up Cerne
Historical Forms
- Fernycombe Coppice 1839 TA
- Fernecombe 1590,1610 Batten
- Fern Comb 1661 Batten
- Ferne Coomb 1668 Batten
Etymology
Fernycombe Coppice (ST 644034), Fernycombe Coppice 1839TA , Fernecombe 1590, 1610Batten , Fern Comb 1661Batten , Ferne Coomb 1668Batten , 'valley where ferns grow', v. fearn , cumb .