Clingoe Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Colchester
Historical Forms
- Clingho(e) 1240 Colch 1295 ParlR
- Clyngho(o) 1300 1498 Ct
- Clyngo 1500 Will
Etymology
Clingoe Hill (6″) is Clingho (e )1240 Colch (p), 1295 ParlR (p), Clyngho (o )1300 ib., 1498Ct , Clyngo 1500Will . This may be for (æt ) clǣginga hō , 'at the ridge of the dwellers on the clay,' v. clæg , ing , hoh . Cf. Clinger (PN Gl 44), Claenhangare DB, Clehungra , Clingre 1263, from clǣgigan hangre .