Manages
Early-attested site in the Parish of Shudy Camps
Historical Forms
- Manheg(ge) 1219 FF 13th Waltham
- Manhedg t.Jas1 Colexxxvii
- the Manages 1831 Trinity
- Managers Field c.1840 TA
Etymology
Manages (local) is Manheg (ge )1219FF , 13thWaltham , Manhedg t. Jas 1Cole xxxvii, the Manages 1831Trinity , Managers Field c. 1840TA . 'Common hedge or enclosure,' from OE gemǣne and hecg . It is near the parish boundary. Cf. Man Wood (PN Ess 316, 495) and Manhood (PN Sx 79).