Survey of English Place-Names

Historical Forms

• Bocklepe 1551–2 Survey

• Bucke Leape, Buckleape 1608–9 Survey

Etymology

Buckleap Copse (6″) is Bocklepe 1551–2Survey , Bucke Leape , Buckleape 1608–9Survey . This name and Sore Leap (6″) are analogous to Hindlip (PN Wo 139) and to Lypiatt (Gl), Lypiate (So) or Leapgate, from OE  hlīepgeat . These names denote a gate or a low place in a fence or hedge where deer may leap over. sore is an obsolete term for a buck in its fourth year, v. NED sb.