English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Puckscroft

Early-attested site in the Parish of Rusper

Historical Forms

  • Powkhill al. Powercofts 1614 SRS14

Etymology

Puckscroft is referred to as Powkhill al. Powercofts in 1614 (SRS 14). 'Goblin hill,' v. puca .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement