King's Weir
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirtlington
Historical Forms
- Kinges wayre 1591 Survey
Etymology
King's Weir (6″) is Kinges wayre 1591Survey , v. wer . It may take name from Robert de Kenningges , mentioned c. 1275 Frid. The reference is “super Kyngenehull' iuxta terram Roberti de Kenningges.” Cf. Werpeie early 13th AD, Werehulle , Warepeth c. 1275 Frid. These names mean 'path and hill by the weir,' v. pæð , hyll .