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Survey of English Place-Names

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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.