Gossway Copse
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirtlington
Historical Forms
- Goshay 1422 Rental
- Gosway, Goosehaie 1591 Survey
Etymology
Gossway Copse (6″) takes name from Goshay 1422Rental , Gosway , Goosehaie 1591Survey . 'Goose enclosure,' v. (ge)hæg. 'Way' has been substituted for the original second element.