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Survey of English Place-Names

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Starlock Hay Fen

Early-attested site in the Parish of Stretham

Historical Forms

  • Stanlake 1221 ElyA
  • Stallock 1608 Stretham
  • Hay 1221 ElyA
  • Hayfen 1302 MinAcct

Etymology

Starlock Hay Fen is a composite name combining (i) Stanlake 1221ElyA , Stallock 1608Stretham , (ii) Hay 1221ElyA , (iii) Hayfen 1302MinAcct . 'Marsh by the enclosure by the stony stream,' v. lacu , (ge)hæg.