Slatepits Copse
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wychwood or Whichwood
Historical Forms
- Slattpiche 1551–2 Survey
- Slatpitt, Slattpitts 1608–9 Survey
- Slatpittes 1617 PrinceCharles
Etymology
Slatepits Copse takes name from Slattpiche 1551–2Survey , Slatpitt , Slattpitts 1608–9Survey , Slatpittes 1617Prince Charles . The thinnest in bed of the Forest Marbles (flatstones) were used as slates (Arkell, p. 88).