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Survey of English Place-Names

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Scottington Barton

Early-attested site in the Parish of Roborough

Historical Forms

  • Scotteneton 1345 Ass

Etymology

This may mean 'farm of the Scots,' referring perhaps to some stray Irish settlers.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement