Murcott
Early-attested site in the Parish of Minsterworth
Historical Forms
- Morcot(e), Morcota 1086 DB 12,13 Glouc 1220 Fees 1221,1248 Ass 1267 Misc p.1412 GloucHist
- Morcota la Mare 14 Talbot
- Morkote 1263–84 Glouc 1270 For
- Morecote 1412 GlR 1542 MinAcct
- Murcott 1593 FF
Etymology
Murcott, Morcot (e ), Morcota 1086 DB, 12, 13 Glouc (freq ), 1220 Fees, 1221, 1248Ass , 1267 Miscet freq to p. 1412 GloucHist, Morcota la Mare 14Talbot , Morkote 1263–84 Glouc, 1270For , Morecote 1412 GlR, 1542MinAcct , Murcott 1593FF . 'Cottage on the moor or marsh', v. mōr , cot , and cf. Murcot (ii, 6supra ). It is called la Mare from Roger and John de la Mare , lords of the manor (14Talbot 72683).