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Survey of English Place-Names

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Vatche's Farm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Aston Clinton

Historical Forms

  • Manor of Aston Clynton al. Vache 1513 LP
  • land de la Vach North 1639 Terr
  • Vetches Farm 1826 B

Etymology

The farm takes its name from the family of La Vache (v. The Vache infra ) who already held land in the manor of Aston Clinton in 1271 (FF ).