Horspath
Major Settlement in the Parish of Horspath
Historical Forms
- Horspadan 1086 DB
- Horsepath' 1225 S c.1280
- Horsepathe major 1242–3 Fees
- Churchhorspath'. Overehorspath' 1278–9 RH
- Horsepasche Templariorum 1285 Ass
- Netherhorspathe 1325 Cl
- Netherhorspath 1338 BC c.1444
- Horrepatte c.1200 S c.1280
- Orspathe 1235–6 Fees
Etymology
'Horse path,' OE hors -pæþ . v. S for the possessions of the Knights Templars here.