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.

Hill Croome

Major Settlement in the Parish of Hill Croome

Historical Forms

  • Hylcromba 1038 KCD760 18th
  • Hilcrumbe 1086 DB
  • Hulcrumba, Hulcromba c.1086 EveA&B 1190

Etymology

Later forms are without interest except that Hul (le ) is persistent till 1406 (Pat). The place stands on a steepish hill.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site