Plaistow
Early-attested site in the Parish of West Ham
Historical Forms
- Playstowe 1414 Pat
- Playstowe crosse t.Hy8 MinAcct
- Plastow t.Eliz ChancP 1777 C
Etymology
Plaistow [plɑˑstou] is Playstowe 1414 Pat, Playstowe crosse t. Hy 8MinAcct , Plastow t. Eliz ChancP, 1777 C. 'Play-place,' v. plegstow . Cf. Playfeld t. Hy 8MinAcct , in the neighbourhood.