Ixhill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Oakley
Historical Forms
- Hixulle 1255 RH
- Hixhull 1311 Cl
- Hikkeshull 1337 Pat
- Ixhull 1347 Pat
- Hikeshille 1397 Pat
- Ixsill 1533 LP
- Ickshill 1826 B
Etymology
(For further forms v. Hundred-name.)This name points to an OE pers. name Hicc . This name is later found as Hick , cf. the interlude of Hicke Scorner . Hence 'Hicc's hill.' v. hyll .