Upper Knowle
suburban area · City of Bristol
Old EnglishAI-generated
Upper Knowle signifies a settlement on higher ground, associated with a 'cnoll' or hillock. The 'upper' element indicates its position relative to a lower area.
Word origins
- Upper
- Old Englishhigher(from upera "upper")
- Knowle
- Old Englishhillock(from cnoll "hill, knoll")
Historical forms
Chenole (1086)