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.

Caldecote

Major Settlement in the Parish of Caldecote

Historical Forms

  • Caldecote 1086 DB 1358 ADi
  • Caldecote juxta Wedington 1656 Dugdale
  • Kaudecote 1201 Cur
  • Caldicote 1224 Bracton
  • Calcotte 1524 SR
  • Cawlcote 1544 Add
  • Calcot al. Caldecote 1549 DeedsEnrolled
  • Caucot 1576 S
  • Cawcot 1610 Speed

Etymology

'Cold cottages,' v. cot(e). The place is exposed to the north- west and north. By Weddington in distinction from Calcutt infra 130.

Places in the same Parish

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