Milkhouse Water
Early-attested site in the Parish of Milton Lilborne
Historical Forms
- Mullecote 1236 FF
- Midelton cum Mulecote 1327 SR
Etymology
Milkhouse Water is Mullecote 1236 FF, Milecote 1257, Mulecote 1270For , Melecote 1289, Mulecotes juxta Middelton 1310Ass , Midelton cum Mulecote 1327SR . 'Cottages by the mill,' v. myln , cot(e). The modern form is due to folk-etymology, milcots passing easily into milk house .