Oussaborough
Early-attested site in the Parish of Morthoe
Historical Forms
- Asaberga 1086 DB(Exon)
- Aseberge
- Osborough 1827 G
Etymology
The second element is beorg, 'hill.'The first element may, as suggested by Blomé (24), be the Scandinavian pers. name Asa , but the paucity of early spellings prevents any definite conclusion.