Loxwell Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Pewsham
Historical Forms
- Lokeswelle 1158 RBE
- Locheswella 1158 P
- Lokeswelle 1171,1202 1242 Fees
- Lockeswelle 1245 WMxvi
- Lokkeswelle t.Ed1 For
Etymology
Loxwell Fm is Lokeswelle 1158 RBE, Locheswella 1158 P, Lokeswelle 1171, 1202 ib., 1242 Fees, Lockeswelle 1245 WM xvi, Lokkeswelle t. Ed 1For . 'Locc 's spring,' v. wielle . Cf. Loxbeare, Loxhore (PN D 540, 63).