Wighay Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Linby
Historical Forms
- Wikehawe 1276 For
- Wyghagh t.Ed3 Map 1393 AddCh
- Wyghaw c.1450 ForBk
- Wyghawe t.Hy8 For
- Wiggay common 1609 LRMB
Etymology
Wighay Fm is Wikehawe 1276For , Wyghagh t. Ed 3Map , 1393AddCh , Wyghaw c. 1450ForBk , Wyghawe t. Hy 8For , Wiggay common 1609LRMB . This is clearly a forest haw or enclosure.The first element is uncertain.