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Survey of English Place-Names

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Norcott

Other OS name in the Parish of Northchurch

Historical Forms

  • Northcote 1300 FF
  • Northcoterowe 1357 BPR
  • Norcothill 1565 AOMB

Etymology

is Northcote 1300FF , Northcoterowe 1357 BPR, Norcothill 1565AOMB . ' North cot(e) , ' v. ræw . It is at the north end of the parish .

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement

Early-attested site

Other OS name