Churchill
Major Settlement in the Parish of Churchill
Historical Forms
- Cercehalle 1086 DB
- Chirhulle c.1250 Dugdv.83
- Chyrchull 1275 SR
- Churchulle 1292 Ipm 1298 Wigorn
Etymology
In the Worcester episcopal Registers (1307) it is distinguished from Churchill in Oswaldslow as Chirchehull in the forest of Kynefar or Kinver. It is also known as Churchill near Kidderminster and as Churchill in Halfshire. For the etymology v. Churchill supra 106.