Monument record 7157 - Oat Eddish
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Summary
The name Oat Eddish derives from the Old English for 'enclosed land where oats are grown'. This may indicate thata Saxon farmstead was located in this area.
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<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, Vol. III p.74 (Book). SCH3228.
The place-name Oat Eddish derives from the Old English āte edisc, meaning enclosed land where oats are grown.
<2> Oxford English Dictionary, 1928-2008, Oxford English Dictionary, eddish (Book). SCH5094.
Old English edisc: A park or enclosed pasture for cattle.
<3> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Edwards R 13/12/2012 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
Place-name may indicate the location of an early medieval farmstead.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 68 48 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ64NE |
| Civil Parish | WALGHERTON, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WALGHERTON, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 20 2018 1:39PM