Carswell Bottom

valley · Devon

Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements

Carswell Bottom is a valley name possibly referring to a well associated with 'Carr' (marsh or rough ground) or a personal name. 'Bottom' refers to a valley.

Word origins

Carswell
Old EnglishAttestedWell associated with 'Carr' or a personal name(from carr "marsh, rough ground (hypothesized)", wella "well, spring")
bottom
Old EnglishAttestedvalley(from botm "bottom, valley")

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