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Survey of English Place-Names

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Hookey's Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Inkberrow

Historical Forms

  • Hochie 1255 For
  • Okheye 1271 For
  • Ocheye 1275 Ass
  • Hokeye 1275 Ass
  • Okeye 1275 SR
  • Hockeye 1320 Pat
  • Okhei 1327 SR

Etymology

This is probably a compound of hoc and (ge)hæg, 'enclosure on the hook of land.' The farm lies on a little projecting hill.The modern form is pseudo-manorial.