Hinchley Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Thames Ditton
Historical Forms
- Hengesteshill 1241 Ass
- Henxhulle 1332 SR
- Hynkeshill 1539 Harl
- Hinslet Wood 1823 Br
- Upper Hinks Hill, Hinks Hill Wood 1843 TA
- Hinchley 1861–8 O.S.
Etymology
Hinchley Wood is Hengesteshill 1241Ass (p), Henxhulle 1332 SR (p), Henxhyll 1476, Henkessell 1478WAM , Hynkeshill 1539Harl , Hinslet Wood 1823 Br, Upper Hinks Hill , Hinks Hill Wood 1843TA , Hinchley 1861–8 O.S. 'Stallion's hill' (v. hengest ).Cf. Hinxhill (K), Henxhelle (1327 Ipm). The present-day spelling is corrupt.