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Survey of English Place-Names

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Waxwell Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Pinner

Historical Forms

  • Wakeswell(e) 1274 Ass 1306 Lambeth 1448 MxRec
  • Waxwell 1680 S

Etymology

Waxwell Fm is Wakeswell (e )1274Ass , 1306Lambeth , 1448MxRec , Waxwell 1680 S. The first element may be a personal name as in Waxway (PN D 606). Hence 'Wæcc 's spring,' v. wielle .

Places in the same Parish