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Survey of English Place-Names

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Chisfield Manor

Early-attested site in the Parish of Graveley

Historical Forms

  • Chivelesfeld 1200 Cur
  • Chivesfeld 1205 FF 1220 Fees
  • Chyvesfeld 1248 Ass 1286 FF 1534 BM
  • Chevesfeld 1236 Fees 1239,1268 FF
  • Chesfeld 1361 Cl 1428 FA 1531 BM
  • Chissylde 1528 FF
  • Chysfeld al. Chevesfeld 1564 DeedsEnrolled
  • Cheesfield 1675 Ogilby

Etymology

The earliest form suggests a personal name Cifel , not on record, but a possible derivative of Cifa , found in Chevington (PN Wo 219) and Chivington (PN Sr 309).