Friar's Oak
Early-attested site in the Parish of Clayton
Historical Forms
- Fryes Oak(e) 1615 SAC58,14
- Frieze now called Friars oak 18th SAC25,165
- le Frye 1327 SR
Etymology
Friar's Oak FM is Fryes Oak (e ) in 1615 (SAC 58, 14), Frieze now called Friars oak (18th SAC 25, 165). The name is to be associated with the family of Agnes le Frye in 1327 (SR).The modern form is due to popular etymology.