Flecknoe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wolfhampcote
Historical Forms
- Flechenho 1086 DB
- Flekenhou 1227 FF 1361 Ipm
- Flekynho(w) 1235 Ipm 1258 Ch
- Flecho 1221 Ass 1237 Cl
- Fle(c)keho 1235 Fees 1274 Ipm
- Flekkenho 1317,1348 1436 ADiv
- Fleckenho 1444 BM
- Flecknall 1518 Recov
- Fleknowe 1524 SR
- Flecknowe, Fleckenawe 1535 Monast
Etymology
Probably 'Flecca 's hoh.' There is a well-marked spur of land here. For this pers. name cf. Fleckney (Lei), Flechenie 1086 DB, Flechenei c. 1160 Dane, Flekeneia 1230 P (p).