Shearston
Early-attested site in the Parish of Blackawton
Historical Forms
- Schinreston 13th Torre 15th
- Shynnerston 1330 SR
- Scynneriston 1333 SR
Etymology
The first element is probably the ME surname Shinner . Cf. Shinners Bridge supra 298. This ME surname is, as suggested by Professor Ekwall, derived from OE scinnere , 'magician.'
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