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Brinscott

Other OS name in the Parish of Berrynarbor

Historical Forms

  • Brunescot(e) 1228 FF 1330 SR
  • Brymeskote, Brinnescote 1270 Ass

Etymology

is Brunescot (e )1228 FF, 1330SR (p), Brymeskote , Brinnescote 1270Ass . ' Brȳni 's cot(e) . '

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site

Major Settlement