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Survey of English Place-Names

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Stockey Bottom, Stockey Plantation

Early-attested site in the Parish of Stonesfield

Historical Forms

  • Stecheye 1298 Eynsh
  • Stokhey(e) 1300 Wych
  • Stakhey 1608–9 Survey

Etymology

Stockey Bottom, Stockey Plantation (both 6″, latter in Fawler) take name from Stecheye 1298 Eynsh, Stokhey (e )1300 Wych, Stakhey 1608–9Survey . 'Log enclosure,' v. stocc , (ge)hæg.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement