Upper Clapton
suburban area · Greater London
Old EnglishAI-generated
The name Upper Clapton refers to a settlement located on or near a clayey or chalky farmstead or village. The 'Upper' indicates its position relative to another settlement of the same name.
Word origins
- Upper
- Old Englishhigher, upper
- Clapton
- Old Englishclayey or chalky farmstead/village(from clæg "clay", tūn "farmstead, village")
Historical forms
Clopetune · Clopton