Thickney Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Codicote
Historical Forms
- Thikkenhei 1236 Stowe
- Thikeneyfeld t.Ed1 ib
- Thickeneye 1307 SR
- Thekkeneye t.Ed3 Stowe
- Thickeney Bottome 1593 Ipm
Etymology
Thickney Wood (6″) is Thikkenhei 1236Stowe , Thikeneyfeld t. Ed 1 ib., Thickeneye 1307SR (p), Thekkeneye t. Ed 3Stowe , Thickeney Bottome 1593 Ipm. 'Thick enclosure,' v. (ge)hæg.Probably descriptive of one that is close grown.