Monument record 865 - Croxton
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Summary
The placename Croxton is first mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086. This has been suggested as the site of a shrunken village. A shrunken village is a settlement that shows evidence of earlier houses that have not been re-inhabited.
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Full Description
Croxton, first mentioned in Domesday book 1086 (1).
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, 2/236 (Y) (Book). SCH3228.
<1> Dodgson J McN, 1970-2, 1981, The Place-Names of Cheshire, vol .II p.236 (Book). SCH3228.
<2> Morgan P (ed), 1978, Domesday Book - Cheshire, /19/2 (Y) (Book). SCH1061.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 6 6 (point) 4 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ66NE |
| Civil Parish | STANTHORNE, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | STANTHORN, DAVENHAM, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 11 2024 4:31PM