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Survey of English Place-Names

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Shuckton Manor Ho

Early-attested site in the Parish of Hulland Ward

Historical Forms

  • Shuktone 1330,1331 Ass
  • Shucton 1549 DuLa

Etymology

Shuckton Manor Ho, Shuktone 1330, 1331Ass , Shucton 1549DuLa . Apparently 'goblin, demon farm', v. scucca , tūn . Presumably it was one which was considered to be haunted by demons.