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Survey of English Place-Names

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Sharpham Ho

Early-attested site in the Parish of Ashprington

Historical Forms

  • Sharpeham 1249 Ass
  • Sherpham 1340 Ass 1377 HMCv,604

Etymology

'The sharp hamm,' referring to the prominent bend in the Dart here.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement