Mitchborne
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ashington
Historical Forms
- Michelbornes 1547 SRS14,24
- Muchelburn 1296 SR
- Mucheleburne 1332 SR
Etymology
Mitchborne (6″) is Michelbornes in 1547 (SRS 14, 24) and is to be associated with the families of Robert de Muchelburn (1296 SR) and Ralph de Mucheleburne (1332 SR). 'Big stream,' v. mycel , burna .