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Jackaments Bottom

Other OS name in the Parish of Kemble

Historical Forms

  • Jockyman's ground 1772 EnclA
  • Jackmans 1777 M
  • Jackments Bottom 1830 M

Etymology

, Jockyman 's ground 1772EnclA , Jackmans 1777 M, Jackments Bottom 1830 M , doubtless a pseudo - manorial name from the surname Jackman ; it is unlikely to be from Akeman Street , as Rudder 349 suggested .