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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<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.
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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 |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 18 2020 11:30AM