Churchstow
Major Settlement in the Parish of Churchstow
Historical Forms
- Churechestowe 1242 Fees767
- Churicstowe 1291 Tax
- Chyristowe 1244 Ass
- Chyrestowe 1281 Ass
- Chirstowe Sancte Marie juxta Kyngesbrigge 1379 Exon
- Churestowe 1276 RH 1308 Exon
- Churstowe juxta Aveton Giffard 1318 Ass
- Chirchstowe 1297 Pat
- Churche Stoke 1459 BM
- Chestow 1577 Saxton
Etymology
The name is a compound of OE cirice and stow.