North Staines and South Staines
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bowers Gifford
Historical Forms
- Southstynkneys 1549 FF
- Southtyners alias Southstinnes t.Jas1 ChancP
- Northstines 1627 M
- North Stane, South Stane, Staines 1777 C 1805 O
Etymology
North Staines and South Staines are Southstynkneys 1549FF , Southtyners alias Southstinnes t. Jas 1 ChancP, Northstines 1627 M, North Stane , South Stane , Staines 1777 C, 1805 O. The forms are late and corrupt, but the modern form is probably due to one Staines , its occupier in 1650 (Rochford 336).