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Survey of English Place-Names

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Kennacott

Other OS name in the Parish of Fremington

Historical Forms

  • Kynecote, Kenecote 1345 Ass
  • Cannacote 1566 Deed

Etymology

is Kynecote , Kenecote 1345Ass , Cannacote 1566Deed . Perhaps ' Cǣna 's cot(e) , ' cf. Kennacott in Poundstock (Co) , Kenecote 1355Ass .