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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)