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Fickleshole Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Chelsham

Historical Forms

  • Fekkeleshole c.1240 Deed
  • Veckellesholes watere 1324 AddCh
  • Fekeleshole al. Feckelessole 1351 BM
  • Fickeleshole 1357 VCHiv,273
  • Fickleshole 1819 O.S.

Etymology

Fickleshole Fm (6″) is Fekkeleshole c. 1240Deed (p), Veckellesholes watere 1324AddCh , Fekeleshole al. Feckelessole 1351 BM, Fickeleshole 1357 VCH iv, 273, Fekilshild 1568, Veckelesholes Water 1574 SAC vi, Fickleshole 1819 O.S. This must contain the diminutive Feccel of the personal name Fecci found in Fetcham supra 76. v. holh .