Hundred of Pucklechurch

Pucklechurch was an ancient hundred of Gloucestershire, England. Hundreds originated in the late Saxon period as a subdivision of a county and lasted as administrative divisions until the 19th century. The hundred comprised the ancient parishes of Pucklechurch, Syston, Cold Ashton, Westerleigh and Abson. The name Pucklechurch comes from the parish and manor of the same name, which is derived from either Pucela's church, from a person's name, or from fair church.

Hundred of Pucklechurch

Pucklechurch was an ancient hundred of Gloucestershire, England. Hundreds originated in the late Saxon period as a subdivision of a county and lasted as administrative divisions until the 19th century. The hundred comprised the ancient parishes of Pucklechurch, Syston, Cold Ashton, Westerleigh and Abson. The name Pucklechurch comes from the parish and manor of the same name, which is derived from either Pucela's church, from a person's name, or from fair church.