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Survey of English Place-Names

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Axhayes Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of Clyst Honiton

Historical Forms

  • Axeheye, Axeheys 1452 Ct
  • Axhayne 1544 ADv
  • Axe 1333 SR

Etymology

( 6 ″ ) is Axeheye , Axeheys 1452Ct , Axhayne 1544 AD v,and is to be associated with the family of Henry de Axe (1333SR ) .

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