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Survey of English Place-Names

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Shutterton

Early-attested site in the Parish of East and West Dawlish

Historical Forms

  • Schiterton 1277 Ass
  • Est Shitereton, West Sheterton t.Hy4 Deed
  • sciterlacu 1044 OSFacsii,Exeterxii

Etymology

The first element is probably the old name of the streamlet here, referred to as sciterlacu in 1044 OS Facs ii, Exeter xii. See further RN 363.