Park Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Gamlingay
Historical Forms
- Shackledon Grange al. le Park 1637 Colexxxvii
- Scacresden 1153 BM
- Shakild'n 1279 RH
- Shakelden Graunge 1547 Pat
- Schakeldene 1319 Extent
- Saclesdell c.1212 Wymond
Etymology
Park Fm (6″) is Shackledon Grange al. le Park 1637Cole xxxvii. The earlier name is Scacresden 1153 BM, Shakild 'n 1279 RH, Shakelden Graunge 1547 Pat, from OE scēacere , 'robber' and denu . We probably have parallels in Schakeldene 1319Extent (West Wratting) and Saclesdell c. 1212Wymond (Steeple Morden). For interchange of r and l , v. IPN 106.