Chickney
Major Settlement in the Parish of Chickney
Historical Forms
- Cicchenai 1086 DB
- Chikeney(e) t.Hy3 RBE 1322–31 Londin
- Chikeney(e) by Thaxsted 1439 FF
- Chikene t.Hy3 RBE
- Chykene 1283 Pat
- Chikenheye 1346 FA
- Chygeney 1285 Ass
- Chigeney 1298 Ipm
- Chekeneye 1363 FF
Etymology
The first element is Cicca , a pers. name found also in Chicksands (PN BedsHu 169). Cf. further Chekeswell (PN K 189). The second is probably eg , 'island, marsh-land.' The parish is practically an island, being almost surrounded by three streams.