Chalkney Mill, Chalkney Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Earls Colne
Historical Forms
- Chealtenhey 12th Colne
- Chaltenhie ib.
- Chaltenhey 1327 SR 1390 Rental
- Chalkenheie Wood 1495 Ct
- Chalk(e)neywood, Mill 1562 Extent
- Chalkney alias Chalkenhey Wood 1591 Deed
Etymology
Chalkney Mill, Chalkney Wood is Chealtenhey 12thColne , Chaltenhie ib., Chaltenhey 1327SR (p), 1390Rental , Chalkenheie Wood 1495Ct , Chalk (e )neywood , Mill 1562Extent , Chalkney alias Chalkenhey Wood 1591Deed . The second element in this name would seem to be (ge)hæg; the first must remain uncertain.