Wakeley, Hertfordshire Explained

Official Name:Wakeley
Country:England
Region:East of England
Coordinates:51.9234°N -0.0518°W
Os Grid Reference:TL3426
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Static Image Caption:Road coming into former parish

Wakeley is a hamlet and former civil parish 14miles from Hertford, now in the parish of Westmill, in the East Hertfordshire district, in the county of Hertfordshire, England. In 1881 the parish had a population of 10.[1]

History

The name "Wakeley" means 'Waca's wood/clearing'.[2] Wakeley was recorded in the Domesday Book as Wachelei.[3] "Wakely" is recorded as an alternative name for "Wakeley.[4] The surname Wakeley derives from the village.[5] Wakeley was an extra-parochial tract,[6] in 1858 it became a separate civil parish,[7] on 25 March 1883 the parish was abolished and merged with Westmill.[8] Wakeley is a deserted medieval village which once had a church.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population Statistics Wakeley Ch/CP/ParLib through time. Vision of Britain. 5 August 2019.
  2. Web site: Wakeley Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 5 October 2019.
  3. Web site: Hertfordshire. The Domesday Book Online. 5 October 2019.
  4. Web site: History of Wakeley in East Hertfordshire Place names. A Vision of Britain through Time. 5 October 2019.
  5. Web site: Last name: Wakeley. Surname Database. 5 October 2019.
  6. Web site: History of Wakeley in East Hertfordshire. A Vision of Britain through Time. 17 December 2021.
  7. Web site: Relationships and Changes Wakeley Ch/CP/ParLib through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 5 October 2019.
  8. Web site: Royston Registration District. UKBMD. 17 December 2021.

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