Thieve Stake
Early-attested site in the Parish of Keresley
Historical Forms
- Thevestake 1542 LP
- Thieve Stake 1725 B
Etymology
Thieve Stake (lost) is le Yvestake 1336, Thefestakfelde , Theefestakefelde 1411Coventry , Thevestake 1542 LP, Thieve Stake 1725 B, Great , Little Thief Stake c. 1840 TA Clearly named from some lost place of execution.