On 26/09/2010 16:54, Tom Ikins wrote:
> Are there any early forms of the Somerset place-name Verneycaps ST093266?
> Verneycaps is shown on the OS 1:2500 scale map of 1888. Nothing earlier is available at old-maps.co.uk, nor mention in Hill's PN Somerset.
> It appears to be related to the Ravennas place-name Vernilis (PNRB "alder stream") and Hillfarrance Brook.
> The element "caps" is curious, L capsus - an enclosure for animals, a pen? Thoughts?
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> Tom Ikins
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> The Roman Map of Britain
> http://www.romanmap.com
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The roman fort at Nunnington is close by.
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