Pixey Mead
Early-attested site in the Parish of Gosford and Water Eaton
Historical Forms
- Pechesia 1171–3 Kennett
- Pyxey c.1180 Godstow c.1450
- Pekeseye c.1182 Godstow c.1450
- Pechesie c.1185 CartAntiq
- Pyxseye t.Hy8 Valor
- Pixey 1774 Stapleton
Etymology
Pixey Mead takes name from Pechesia 1171–3 Kennett, Pyxey c. 1180 (c. 1450) Godstow, Pekeseye c. 1182 (c. 1450) Godstow, Pechesie c. 1185 CartAntiq, Pyxseye t. Hy 8Valor , Pixey 1774 Stapleton.'Pīc 's island,' v. (ī)eg.