English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Carol Green

Early-attested site in the Parish of Berkswell

Historical Forms

  • Carwell grene 1550 Ct 1553 LRMB
  • le Carnewilleheth 1278 Add

Etymology

Carol Green is Carwell grene 1550Ct , 1553LRMB and was probably near the place called le Carnewilleheth in 1278 (Add ), there being mention of a William de Karnevil in the same context. Cf. also Richard de Carnevile (1322 AD i).