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Survey of English Place-Names

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Gorcott Hill

Early-attested site in the Parish of Beoley

Historical Forms

  • Gorcote 1183 P
  • Gorcote Hull c.1470 ADiv

Etymology

'Muddy cottage(s),' v. gor , cot .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement