English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Penslade

Early-attested site in the Parish of Uffculme

Historical Forms

  • Pynstoneslade c.1200 Oliver 15th Canonsleigh 1329 Ch
  • Pyntenneslade 1287 Ass

Etymology

The forms are definitely against association with penny , as suggested by Blomé (84), and the name must remain an unsolved problem.