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Survey of English Place-Names

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Kerswell Ho

Other OS name in the Parish of Broad Clyst

Historical Forms

  • Kereswell 1281 Ass
  • Carswelle 1305 Ipm
  • Karswille juxta Cliston 1316 Ass

Etymology

is Kereswell 1281Ass (p), Carswelle 1305 Ipm, Karswille juxta Cliston 1316Ass . ' Cress spring , ' v. cærse , wielle .