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Survey of English Place-Names

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Mashamshire

Parish in the County of North Riding of Yorkshire

Historical Forms

  • Mashamshire, Mashamshyre 1142–96 Dugdv.596 1327 Banco
  • Massamshire c.1150 Dugdv.572 e.14 RichReg
  • Massamsir' 1224–30 Fees
  • Masshamshire 1468 Fount

Etymology

This district is conterminous with Masham parish.

Major Settlements