Eycotfield
Early-attested site in the Parish of Rendcomb
Historical Forms
- Aicote, Aicota 1086 DB 1199 RBB 1209 Fees
- Eicot(ia) Hy2 Madox 1221 Ass
- Eykote 1215 Glouc 1287 Ass
- Eycot(e) 1221 Ass 1241,1273 FF 1277 WinchLB 1588 FF
- Eacott 1732 Guise
Etymology
Eycotfield, Aicote , Aicota 1086 DB, 1199RBB , 1209 Fees, Eicot (ia )Hy 2 Madox, 1221Ass , Eykote 1215 Glouc, 1287Ass , Eycot (e )1221Ass , 1241, 1273 FF, 1277 WinchLBet passim to 1588FF , Eacott 1732Guise 10. This farm now stands on high ground ½ mile west of the Churn, but if Eycot itself was near the river the name would mean 'cottage near the island or water-meadow', v. ēg , cot . The course of the river was affected by the construction of the fishpond in Rendcomb Park but there is still a small island ¼ mile south of the pond.