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Thorncote Green

hamlet · Central Bedfordshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Thorncote Green refers to a cottage or small dwelling associated with thorn trees, with 'Green' indicating a common or village green area. 'Cote' means a cottage or shelter.

Word origins

Thorn
Old Englishthorn-tree(from þorn "thorn")
cote
Old Englishcottage, shelter(from cot "cottage")
Green
Old Englishvillage green, common land(from grēne "green")

Historical forms

Thorncote