Masham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Mashamshire
Historical Forms
- Massan 1086 DB
- Masham 1153 Jerv 1328 Ch
- Massham 1163 YCh 1468 Fount
- Mesham 1233 Cl
- Masseham 1251 Ch 1271 Baildon 1279–81 QW
- Massam 1286 Ebor 1530 Visit
Etymology
'Mæssa's homestead' v. ham . For Mæssa , v. Marsworth (PN Bk 98), OE Mæssanwyrð , KCD 721.