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Survey of English Place-Names

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Gossway Copse

Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirtlington

Historical Forms

  • Goshay 1422 Rental
  • Gosway, Goosehaie 1591 Survey

Etymology

Gossway Copse (6″) takes name from Goshay 1422Rental , Gosway , Goosehaie 1591Survey . 'Goose enclosure,' v. (ge)hæg. 'Way' has been substituted for the original second element.