Yorkhurst Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Singleton
Historical Forms
- Yeakehurst 1640 Rental
- Yawkhurst 1850 TA
Etymology
Yorkhurst Hill (6″) is Yeakehurst in 1640 (Rental ), Yawkhurst in 1850 (TA ). 'Cuckoo wood,' the first element being OE gēac , 'cuckoo.' v. hyrst .