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.

Kerscott

Other OS name in the Parish of Bishop's Nympton

Historical Forms

  • Kerescote 1238 Ass
  • Carsecote 1249 Ass
  • Kirschote 1285 FA
  • Cascot Hill 1675 Ogilby

Etymology

is Kerescote 1238Ass , Carsecote 1249Ass , Kirschote 1285 FA,Cascot Hill 1675 Ogilby . ' Cress cottage(s) . '