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Post by Albert on May 31, 2009 7:25:27 GMT
Bowleys Lane, Botts Lane and in more recent times, Didcott Way and Garton Close were all named after families or individuals.
Was Stoney Lane named after a family named, 'Stoney' or 'Stone' or was it named this because it was, literally, stoney? Albert.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2009 14:18:46 GMT
The earliest reference I can find to Stony (sic) Lane is in the 1841 census. This is identifiable with the present lane by comparison with the1832 map which has the occupants of properties written in pencil in the margins of the reference book (see In Focus 21). There was also a 'Stoneywey' in the open field 'nigh Norton' in the 15th century terrier (inventory of church land) quoted in Nichols. Although this track/road was probably to the east of Hall Farm at Appleby Parva, it shows that 'stoney' was in use as a descriptive word here from early times. My guess is that it described the ground which, as you suggest, was literally stoney. Stoney Lane is sunken, with steep sides,indicating considerable antiquity. As well as being a thoroughfare it is also a drainage route, from the old common land west of the allotments, through Parkfield Crescent and down to the brook at Old End. Stones would have been brought to the surface by erosion from both traffic and water. Richard
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Post by Albert on May 31, 2009 14:51:41 GMT
Hello Richard, Long time, no see!
I thought that it was possibly due to actual stones as you say, downhill to the brook....then came the uphill climb to the pub, Blackhourse Hill, and a welcoming pint!
Albert. (Botts)
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