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.

Bayswater Hill

Early-attested site in the Parish of Cowley

Historical Forms

  • Karshulle 1221–9 Os
  • Karshille c.1225 Os
  • Bayswater 1805 EnclA

Etymology

Bayswater Hill (6″) was formerly called Karshulle 1221–9 Os, Karshille c. 1225 Os. 'Cress hill,' v. cærse , hyll . For the modern name (Bayswater 1805EnclA ), v. Bayswater Brook 5–6.