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Survey of English Place-Names

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Cundy Hill

Early-attested site in the Parish of Southwell

Historical Forms

  • Cundit hill 1585 EcclComm
  • Conduithill 1647 ib
  • Condy hill 1707 ib

Etymology

Cundy Hill (6″) is Cundit hill 1585EcclComm , Conduithill 1647 ib., Condy hill 1707 ib. The first element is ME  conduit , 'water channel.'