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.

Shabden

Early-attested site in the Parish of Chipstead

Historical Forms

  • Schepindon 1263 Ass
  • Shepedon 1332 SR

Etymology

Shabden was the home of Alvred de Schepindon (1263Ass ) and of Walter de Shepedon (1332 SR). Probably 'sheep hill,' v. dun , though the first form offers difficulties.