Dencombe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Slaugham
Historical Forms
- Denechecumbe 12th ADA14201 1121 ADA464
- Danecumbe c.1200 SAC15,21
- Denekecumbe 1296 SR
- Denecombe 1304 Ct 1398
- Dencombe 1580 SRS14,62
Etymology
'Deneca's valley,' v. cumb . Deneca would seem to be a derivative of the rare OE pers. name Dene , Dæne . A strong form is found in Denchworth (Berks), Deneceswurð in BCS 1036.For the a -forms, v. Introd. xxvii.