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Axen Barn, Axen Brow, Axen Copse, Axen Ctg & Axen Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of Symondsbury

Etymology

, origin uncertain , perhaps cf. Axhayes PN D 584 ( Axhayne 1544 , from the surname de Axe and ME  pl. form of hay ' enclosure ' ) or Axon PN D 613 ( Iackesheghen 1304 , from the pers. n. Jack and the same second el . ) , but possibly from Do dial . pl . axen ' ashes ' ( v. Barnes 11, 47 ) .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement