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Survey of English Place-Names

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Cholash

Early-attested site in the Parish of Langtree

Historical Forms

  • Chaldhasse, Chaldesasche 1244 Ass
  • Choldasshe 1346 FA
  • Coldeaisshe 1350 Ipm
  • Choldeaysche 1540 FF
  • Choldysshe 1546 LP

Etymology

'Cold ash tree,' possibly with reference to some conspicuous tree in an exposed position. Cf. Cawthorn (PN NRY 78).