English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Eskhamhorn

Early-attested site in the Parish of Snaith

Historical Forms

  • Eskeholm 1270 Selby
  • Hesholhirne 13 Selby
  • Eskholm 1817 M

Etymology

Eskhamhorn, Eskeholm 1270 Selby, Hesholhirne 13 Selby, Eskholm 1817 M. 'Ash-tree water-meadow', v. eski , holmr . The horn (v. hyrne ) is the sharply pointed spit of land round which the R. Aire flows. Heshol - stands for Esh - or Eskholm -.