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.

Chenson Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Chawleigh

Historical Forms

  • Chenneston 1242 Fees783 1292 Ipm
  • Cheyneston 1278 Ass 1346 FA 1378 IpmR

Etymology

The place takes its name from the family of Chenne who held the manor in 1242 (Fees 783). In 1346 (FA) the surname is spelt Cheygny .