Peakdean
Early-attested site in the Parish of Eastdean
Historical Forms
- Pekeden(e) 1198 P 1595 SRS14,200
- Pykeden c.1250 SAC43,193
- Pekende 1294 Ass
- Pegheton 1300 SAC43,195
- Pigheden 1302 FA
- Peakedane 1649 Recov
Etymology
Peakdean is Pekeden (e )1198 Pet passim to 1595 SRS 14, 200, Pykeden c. 1250 SAC 43, 193, Pekende 1294Ass , Pegheton 1300 SAC 43, 195, Pigheden 1302 FA, Peakedane 1649Recov .The name is possibly a compound of OE pēac , 'peak, hill,' discussed s. n. Pegsdon (PN BedsHu 176) and denu , hence 'valley marked by a peak (or hill)/ but the persistent e rather suggests a pers. name. Peakdean lies in a well-marked valley, with a high isolated point on the west side of the valley.