Gaul Field
Early-attested site in the Parish of Newton
Historical Forms
- Gavelfeld 1395 EAiv
- Gallefelde t.Ed6 Rental
- Galls field 1570 Imb
- Gawleffeilde 1621 SewersD
- Gaulfield 1688–1797 Wisb
Etymology
Gaul Field (6″) is Gavelfeld 1395 EA iv, Gallefelde t. Ed 6Rental , Galls field 1570 Imb, Gawleffeilde 1621SewersD , Gaulfield 1688– 1797Wisb . OE gafol , 'tax, tribute' and feld . 'Land for which rent was paid' as opposed to the common fields. Cf. Galleywood (PN Ess 234), Galton (Do), Gaveltone DB, Gawlish and Galford (PN D 74, 187).