Survey of English Place-Names

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

• Burton on Ure
• Colsterdale
• Ellingstring
• Ellington
• Fearby
• Healey
• Ilton
• Masham
• Swinton