Great Bickney
Early-attested site in the Parish of Fetcham
Historical Forms
- Bukeneye 1279 Chertsey
- Moche Bykney 1541 LP
- Bykney 1543 CtRequests
- Bigney 1714 VCHiii,287
Etymology
Great Bickney (6″) is Bukeneye 1279Chertsey , Moche Bykney 1541 LP, Bykney 1543CtRequests , Bigney 1714 VCH iii, 287.The forms are late, but the first element is perhaps the OE pers. name Beocca or Byocca . Hence 'Beocca 's well-watered land,' v. eg .