Wyke
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ash
Historical Forms
- Wucha 1086 DB
- Wickes 1197 FF
- Wike 1198 FF
- Wykes 1242 Fees
- Wyke 1255 Ass
- La Wyke 1330 Ipm
- Weeke 1579 FF 1642 Recov 1700 FF
- Week 1816 O.S.
Etymology
Wyke is Wucha 1086 DB, Wickes 1197 FF, Wike 1198 FF, Wykes 1242 Fees, Wyke 1255Ass , La Wyke 1330 Ipm, Weeke 1579FF , 1642Recov , 1700FF , Week 1816 O.S.v. wic .
WeekCottages and Wood (6″) preserve the earlier pronunciation.