Epney
Early-attested site in the Parish of Moreton Valence
Historical Forms
- Eppeneye 1248,1320 Ass
- Heppeneye, Hyppeneye 1306 ib
- Epney 1616 FF
- Epnah 1675 Ogilby
Etymology
Epney, Eppeneye 1248, 1320Ass , Heppeneye , Hyppeneye 1306 ib, Epney 1616FF , Epnah 1675 Ogilby. 'Eoppa's island', from the OE pers.n. Eoppa and ēg; Epney is on the Severn bank, but any island there has been obliterated by drainage.