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Hookend Copse and Hookend Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of Basildon

Historical Forms

  • Basildon Hookend 1698 ArchJ
  • Hockin Fm 1830 OS
  • Hook End Fm and Hook End Lane 1846 Snare

Etymology

, Basildon Hookend 1698 ArchJ 32, Hockin Fm 1830 OS, Hook End Fm and Hook End Lane 1846 Snare ; cf. Juliana de la Hokein Bastilden '1235–6FF , v. hōc , the farm is on the side of a hill - spur .