English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Coxleigh

Other OS name in the Parish of Shirwell

Historical Forms

  • Cokeslegh 1238 FF
  • Cocklegh 1303 FA
  • Cocosleg 1317 Oliver
  • Cockesleghe 1319 FF

Etymology

is Cokeslegh 1238 FF, Cocklegh 1303 FA, Cocosleg 1317 Oliver 199, Cockesleghe 1319FF . ' Cock's clearing ' or ' Cocc 's clearing , ' v. leah .

Places in the same Parish