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.

Ascot

Early-attested site in the Parish of Sunninghill

Historical Forms

  • Estcota 1177 P
  • Ascote 1269 FineR
  • Astcote 1348 BM
  • Askote 1359 Fine

Etymology

Ascot, Estcota 1177 P (p), Ascote 1269 FineR et freq , Astcote 1348 BM, Askote 1359 Fine, 'east cottage(s)', v. ēast , cot(e). The name is a common one; this settlement is perhaps called 'east' from its position in relation to Easthampstead.