Askershaw Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wilbarston
Historical Forms
- Asketeshawe 1143 Dugdiv,434 1323
- Asketeleshaie c.1255 PipewellA
- Askeeceleshawe (sic) 1343 Ipm
- Asketshawe 1642 WoodsRept
Etymology
Askershaw Wood (6″) is Asketeshawe 1143 (1323) Dugd iv, 434, Asketeleshaie c. 1255PipewellA , Askeeceleshawe (sic)1343 Ipm, Asketshawe 1642 Woods Rept. 'Asketill 's enclosure,' v. haga or hagi and (ge)hæg. Asketill is a well-known OScand name; in the form Aschil it is found elsewhere in the county in DB.