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Survey of English Place-Names

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The Gripps

Early-attested site in the Parish of Cotgrave

Etymology

The Gripps. Cf. Grippes furlong 1585Thoresby , Grip Common 1790EnclA . A tiny stream rises here and we probably have an example of dial. grip , 'small drain or watercourse.'