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Drakenage Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Kingsbury

Historical Forms

  • Drakenes, Drakenecħ 1183 P
  • Drakenech 1232 Ass 1387 IpmR
  • Drakenegg(e) 1251 Ch 1287,1388 FF 1288 Cl 1316 FA
  • Drakenhegh 1285 Ass
  • Drakynhegge 1326 Ipm
  • Drakenage 1483 IpmR
  • Draknage 1459 ib
  • Draknedge al. Dragenere (sic) 1681 FF

Etymology

Drakenage Fm is Drakenes , Drakenecħ 1183 P, Drakenech 1232Ass , 1387 IpmR, Drakenegg (e )1251 Ch, 1287, 1388FF , 1288 Cl, 1316 FA, Drakenhegh 1285Ass , Drakynhegge 1326 Ipm, Drakenage 1483 IpmR, Draknage 1459 ib., Draknedge al. Dragenere (sic)1681FF .'Dragon edge,' cf. Drakelow (PN Wo 258). The place is at the end of a long low hill.