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Oakenshaw Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Crofton

Historical Forms

  • Akensache 1133–53 YCh1672
  • Akenshag 12 Nost32
  • Akenschae l.12 ib
  • Akens(c)hawe Ed1 1280 Ch
  • Akeneschage 1153–5,1177–93 YCh
  • Okinschawe 1292 Nost63
  • Okynshaa, Okynshaw 1522,1529 WillY
  • Okenshaw(e) 1554 MinAcct 1555 FF 1639 PRCrf

Etymology

'Oaken wood', v. ācen , sceaga , cf. Oakenshaw iii, 17infra .