Oskethey
Early-attested site in the Parish of Halstead Rural
Historical Forms
- Osketesleg' 1230 P
- Osketesleye 1285 Ass
- Oscoteleshey, Osketeleseye ib. (p)
- Osket(t)hey 1361–1576 Ct
Etymology
Oskethey (lost) is Osketesleg '1230 P (p), Osketesleye 1285Ass (p), Oscoteleshey , Osketeleseye ib. (p), Osket (t )hey 1361–1576Ct .“Enclosure and clearing of (a man bearing the Anglo- Scandinavian name) Oscytel (ON Ásketill ).” v. (ge)hæg, leah .