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Harlescott

suburban area · Shropshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

This name refers to a settlement or homestead ('cott') associated with hares. It could be a place where hares were common or named after them.

Word origins

Hare
Old Englishhare(from hara "hare")
Scott
Old Englishcottage, settlement(from cot "cottage, dwelling")