English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Mexborough

Early-attested site in the Parish of Selston

Historical Forms

  • Mexburgh 1535 VE
  • Mekesburgh 1332 SR

Etymology

Mexborough is Mexburgh 1535 VE and is to be associated with the family of William de Mekesburgh (1332SR ). The place-name is probably of manorial, not of local origin, William having taken his name from Mexborough (WRY).