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Survey of English Place-Names

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Copnill Cottages

Early-attested site in the Parish of Shuttington

Historical Forms

  • Copenhull 1242 Pat 1398 Tax 1291 LP 1544
  • Copenhale 1327 SR
  • Coppenhull, little Coppenhill, Coppenell 1585 LRMB
  • Copnell Coppice 1630 AOMB

Etymology

Copnill Cottages (6″) is Copenhull 1242 (1398) Pat, 1291 Tax, 1544 LP, Copenhale 1327 SR (p), Coppenhull , little Coppenhill , Coppenell 1585LRMB , Copnell Coppice 1630AOMB . Probably 'Coppa 's hill.' See Redin 75.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement