Copcut
Early-attested site in the Parish of Salwarpe
Historical Forms
- Coppecot(e) c.1255 For 1277 RH 1316 Ipm
- Coppicote 1291 CompR, Wigorn
- Capcote, Copcote 1560 Wills c.1830 O
Etymology
Copcut lies on the top of a hill, almost at its highest point, so probably this name means 'cot or cottage(s) on the copp or top of the hill.' The form Coppi - and persistent Coppe - suggest however that we may have to do with a pers. name Coppa , cf. Copford (Ess), KCD 699 Coppanford and Copley (So), BCS 300 Coppanleighe and Copson (K), Coppanstan in BCS 367, coppaneg (KCD 612) in Wolverton.