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Collingwood Chase

suburban area · Northumberland

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name likely refers to a wooded area or clearing associated with a 'collyer' (charcoal burner). 'Collyer' derives from Old English 'col' (charcoal).

Word origins

Collyer
Old Englishcharcoal burner/seller(from col "coal, charcoal", lier "one who does something")
Chase
Old Englishhunting ground, wooded area(from cæse "hunting ground, chase")