Cornwell
Major Settlement in the Parish of Cornwell
Historical Forms
- Cornewelle 1086 DB 1428 FA
- Corneuelle Punsolt 1239 Eynsh
- Cornwelle 1148–61 Eynsh
- Corwelle 1151–73,1193–1200 Eynsh 1201 Cur
- Corenwelle 1285 Ass
- Crumwelle 1285 Ass
Etymology
'Stream frequented by herons,' v. corn , w(i)elle. A Craneswell furlong appears in the Tithe Award for the neighbouring parish of Kingham. Stephen de Pontsold and his wife granted the church to Eynsham 1151–73 Eynsh. Cf. Cornbury, supra .
Places in the same Parish
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