English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Franklow Knob Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Warkworth

Historical Forms

  • Frankelowe 1543,1544 LP

Etymology

Franklow Knob Fm is Frankelowe 1543, 1544 LP. Probably 'Franca 's mound or tumulus,' v. hlæw . Cf. Frankley (PN Wo 346). 'Knob' must refer to the small round hill here.

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement