Aust Passage, now Old Passage
Early-attested site in the Parish of Aust
Historical Forms
- passagium de Austeolme (sic for Austecliue) Hy2 Ch 1307
- passagium apud Austeclive, passagii de Hauteclive 1233 Cl
- Aust passage 1577 M
Etymology
Aust Passage, now Old Passage, passagium de Austeolme (sic for Austecliue )Hy 2 (1307) Ch, passagium apud Austeclive , passagii de Hauteclive 1233 Cl, Aust passage 1577 M, (a ferry) 1732Asht 21. An old crossing of the Severn to the Wye mouth, cf. Aust (supra ).