Sparkhayne
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bampton
Historical Forms
- Sperkeheghe 1311 Ass
- Spearkeheghes 1356 Ass
- Sperkeheys 1475–85 ECP2,205
Etymology
The first element is probably the name of a medieval owner. Cf. Sparkaton supra 231, and Sparkhayes (So), Sperkheys 1419 Som Rec Soc 33, 168, to be associated with the family of Roger Sperke found in the parish in 1327 (SR ).