This name, with variant spellings farnsworth and farnorth, is of english locational origin from either of two places in lancashire called farnworth, one in deane and the other in prescot. Whalley abbey is a former cistercian abbey in whalley, lancashire, england. The whalley coucher book and the dialectal phonology of lancashire and cheshire 117550. One source claims it mean the dwelling wick or chad the given name of the first settler. The family name dewhiurst and a coat of arms rootsweb.
Coucher book of whalley abbey medieval documentation for. The former was first recorded as farnewurd in the 1185 pipe rolls of that county and the latter as farneword in the coucher book of whalley abbey, dated 24. Nicholas vincent, norman charters from english sources. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Coucher book of kirkstall abbey ive heard this book referenced numerous times when talking about early settlement in the area. It was spelled chaddewyk in the coucher book of whalley abbey in 1180 ad. Rochdales castle was in a commanding position overlooking the confluence of the roche and spodden rivers, and the route to manchester. This according to the coucher book of whalley recorded by the monks of the times. This interesting surname is of anglosaxon origin, and is a locational name from a place thus called, north west of rochdale in lancashire. Coucher book of kirkstall abbey the main document is still in latin, but has modern english annotation throughout. The coucher book of whalley abbey is a treasure chest of medieval historical data for lancashire. The poll tax of 80 shows a john del schofelt, his wife, and sons thomas and john schofelt.
Whalley abbey medieval documentation for salford hundred. Haydock, william dnb00 wikisource, the free online library. The coucher boook is a mediaeval work of monastic provenance and is a compilation of deeds received by whalley abbey over the period. The coucher book, or chartulary, of whalley abbey, volume. Recorded as cuhope circa 1200 in the coucher book of whalley abbey, and as couhop in the 24 lancashire inquests, the placename derives from the olde english pre 7th century cu, cow, with the olde english hop, translating variously as piece of. The ruins of the abbey are recorded in the national heritage list for england as a. Coucher book of whalley 1, volume i not available coucher book of whalley 2, volume ii. This most interesting surname is of anglosaxon origin, and is a locational name from chadderton, lancashire, which was recorded as chaderton in the coucher book of whalley abbey, circa 1200 and chaterton in the patent rollls of 1224. After the dissolution of the monasteries, the abbey was largely demolished and a country house was built on the site. Magister dr dawkyns recorded in 1534 in the registers of the guild of corpus christi in the city of york, identical to john dakyn ll.
Diplomatics complete names complete cartulary number. The conqueror parceled his new lands as feudal baronies subject to tax and knights service. John dewyas succeeded to samlesbury and his son nicholas dewyas whose daughter married sir gilbert southworth, and carried the samlesbury estate into that family. The coucher book or the chartulary of whalley abbey. That book therefore\ud forms the basis of the present study. Chadwick family crest, coat of arms and name history. Englands lands belonged to king william i after 1066 by right of conquest. Coucher book volume 1 1847 pdf 9mb coucher book volume 2 1847 pdf mb coucher book volume 3 1848 pdf 18mb coucher book volume 4 1849 pdf 18mb. There are references to accrington and huncoat on pages 53, 196, 197, 198, 201, 284, 345 and 346.
He taught english at queens university in kingston, ontario 195080 and was twice the head of the department. Rochdales castle was in a commanding position overlooking the confluence of. Notes extract of the entry of whalley abbey, from tongs visitation, 1 leaf, intended for insertion in the coucher book, bound with chetham miscellanies, v. The coucher book, or chartulary, of whalley abbey, volume 10 remains, historical and literary, connected with the palatine counties of lancaster and chester remains, historical and literary, connected with the palatine counties of lancaster and chester, pub. Geffrey larbalastier was the father of the wife of richard schireburn and grandfather of robert shireburn. The coucher book, or chartulary, of whalley abbey, volume 16 abbey, whalley on. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the coucher book, or. The coucher book, or chartulary, of whalley abbey ebook by. Then a william daukyn in the th centruy in the coucher book or chartulary of whalley abbey near blackburn, lancashire. Remains, historical and literary, connected with the palatine counties of lancaster and chester, v. The interest of the source lies in its\ud representation of many placenames by writers who may be\ud supposed to have been familiar with.
Richard daukyns is recorded in 54 in the assize rolls of staffordshire. Many archaeological surveys have failed to refer to the coucher books references to the areas they purport to cover for example a study of rooley moor. Its life beyond the seas, 15921794, and on english soil, 17941894. Chadwick in lancashire and worcestershire were recorded as chaddewyk in the coucher book of whalley abbey 1180, and as cheddewic in the 1182 placenames of worcestershire respectively. Both placenames share the same meaning and derivation, which is the olde english pre 7th century personal name ceadda, with wic, dairy farm. I did some hunting and found out that it was copied and annotated in 1904 as the coucher book of the cistercian abbey of.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of william adam hulton books online. The whalley coucher book and the dialectal phonology of. The coucher book, or chartulary, of whalley abbey, volume 20 remains, historical and literary, connected with the palatine counties of lancaster and chester, pub. University of st andrews phd thesis, 1991 unpublished. Iv, chetham society historical and literary remains connected with the palatine counties of lancaster and cheshire, 20 1849 raines, f. The coucher book of whalley grimshaw origins and history. In the 20th century the house was modified and it is now the retreat and conference house of the diocese of blackburn. The whalley coucher book and the dialectal phonology of lancashire and cheshire the coucher book of whalley abbey is a treasure chest of medieval historical data for lancashire. He was elected to the royal society of canada in 1959. Medieval archaeological discoveries in southeast lancashire. There are many references to man made boundaries in the coucher book of whalley abbey, here are some examples.
The spelling haword, for the place and those individuals who were designated as of or from that place, is the one typically given in the. The coucher book, or chartulary, of whalley abbey by. The name in fact derives from the old english deaw hyrst and means wet wood or damp wood, a feature near which the hamlet was located. Another source believes it derives from the old english personal first name ceadda and the anglicized old norse word vik that was introduced into england during by norman. Buy the coucher book, or chartulary, of whalley abbey, volume 20. These lands had belonged to king edward the confessor in. The interest of the source lies in its representation of many placenames by writers who may be supposed to have been familiar with them. An edition of mostly 12th and thcentury norman and anglonorman charters from canterbury cathedral and other sources, with a detailed introductory survey. The coucher book or chartulary of whalley abbey deeds. He was concerned, together with his abbot, john pasleu, and a fellowmonk, john eastgate, in the insurrection in the north of england of.
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