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Tugmore Shaw

Early-attested site in the Parish of Hartfield

Historical Forms

  • Tuchenorc (sic) c.1095 France
  • ate Tukkenore 1285 CplM

Etymology

Tugmore Shaw (6″) is Tuchenorc (sic)c. 1095 France and is to be associated with Roger ate Tukkenore (1285CplM ). The first element is the pers. name Tucca , the second element is OE  ora, 'bank.'