The Hwicce of Rutland? Some intriguing names from the East Midlands --- new post by me :) http://www.caitlingreen.org/2016/03/the-hwicce-of-rutland.html …pic.twitter.com/Yly70ho6tI
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Another interesting name is Whissendine, Rutland---'the valley of the Hwicce'. Same parish also features 'Wichley Leys' as a minor name :)
I assume it means your ancestors came from Rutland :)
Well, hope it has proven interesting! It's a fascinating name :)
Other interesting names from Rutland incl a Thirspit, Barrowden (OE þyrs, 'giant/monster'), & a Hob Hole in Greetham…pic.twitter.com/KRlOKdWS71
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