Kexwith
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirby Ravensworth
Historical Forms
- Kexthwayt 1280 YI 1283 Rich
- Kextwayte 1301 LS
Etymology
The first element is the ME plant name kex (PromptParv), Dial kex , kecks , used in YNR of the teazle. 'Enclosure overgrown with teazles' v. þveit .