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Survey of English Place-Names

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Charlecombe

Other OS name in the Parish of Stokeinteignhead

Historical Forms

  • Cherlecumb' 1242 Fees790
  • Cherlecomb(e) 1303 FA 1322 Misc
  • Charlecombe 1420 IpmR

Etymology

is Cherlecumb '1242 Fees 790, Cherlecomb (e )1303 FA,1322 Misc, Charlecombe 1420 IpmR . v. ceorl , cumb .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement