Since all these words are the same, as Leo has pointed out that spelling was a problem for medieval folks, (must drive Spencer crazy--smile) I decided to check it out. <<Cosmeston Village is set in this troubled land. The Village grew around a fortified manor constructed during the 12th Century by the COSTENTIN family who were among the first Norman invaders of Wales.>> http://www.valeofglamorgan.co.uk/visitor/visiten.html Carole