cloutpot

1) An unusual by-name or surname which remains unexplained.

1259 Henry Clutepot, Glover Lane, York

1319 William Clutpot, Jubbergate, York: the land of William Cloutepotte was referred to in 1286-7. In deeds the name occurs alongside Hornepot and this has been shown to refer to the pits in which horns were soaked: Hornpot Lane marks the site in York. A connection with leather and tan-pits seems possible.

places York
dates 1259

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