Survey of English Place-Names

Historical Forms

• Kinge Henry moore ib.

• the common moore called Kinge Henrie 1603 Map

Etymology

is Kinge Henry moore ib., the common moore called Kinge Henrie 1603Map . This is a difficult name and its interpretation is not made easier by the uncertainty as to whether the early forms should be transcribed with an n or a u . The strong probabilities are in favour of u , the later Harry being simply due to folk - etymologising of earlier Heuri .