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Petwick Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Childrey

Historical Forms

  • Pettewyke 1286 Ch
  • Putwyke 1316 FA
  • Pettewyk 1327 SR
  • Petwyk 1401–2 FA
  • Petywyke 1535 VE
  • Petwick Manor 1581 BM
  • Paddock or Padwick Fm 1761 Rocque

Etymology

Petwick Fm, Pettewyke 1286 Ch, Putwyke 1316 FA, Pettewyk 1327SR (p), Petwyk 1401–2 FA, Petywyke 1535 VE, Petwick Manor 1581 BM, Paddock or Padwick Fm 1761 Rocque. v. wīc , first el. the pers.n. Pēota found in Pettaugh Sf (DEPN). This may have been a larger settlement, v. 293–4.