Monument record 1574/4 - Buxtors Hill

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Summary

The placename Buxtor's Hill probably derives from the word 'buckstall'; a netted construction for catching deer.

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Full Description

<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, Vol.I p.127 (Book). SCH3228.

The place-name probably derives from buck-stall.

<2> Oxford English Dictionary, 1928-2008, Oxford English Dictionary (Book). SCH5094.

Buck-stall: A large net for catching deer.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Dodgson J McN. 1970-2, 1981. The Place-Names of Cheshire. Vol.I p.127.
  • <2> Book: Oxford English Dictionary. 1928-2008. Oxford English Dictionary.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 97 70 (point) Central Point
Map sheet SJ97SE
Civil Parish MACCLESFIELD FOREST AND WILDBOARCLOUGH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MACCLESFIELD FOREST, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

May 18 2020 11:30AM