Oakendean
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cowfold
Historical Forms
- Okyngedenn 1279 Ass
- Ockinden 1288 Ass
- Hoggynden, Hoggingeden 1296 SR
- Okindenne 1327 SR
- Okynden 1373,1375 SAC62,140
- Okenden 1340 NI
- Okendeane 1754 SAC62,145
Etymology
This is a difficult name. It is probably from OE Occingadenn or Ocginga-denn , 'swine-pasture of the people of Occa or Ocga .' At a later stage it is clear that there was contamination with the ordinary word oak . v. denn .
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Greatwick Fm
- Godshill Fm
- Lydford
- Parkgate Fm
- Parkminster Fm
- Wallhurst Manor
- Woldringfold
- Birchen Ersh
- Longhouse Fm