Godstow
Early-attested site in the Parish of Binsey
Historical Forms
- Godestowe c.1150–60 Frid c.1425
- Godesto(u), Godestov, Godestowa, Godist', Godestow', Godisto(u), Godestou(w)e 1526 LS
- Godistowe 1526 LS
- Godestoke 1428 FA
- Godstowe 1526 LS
Etymology
'The place of God.' v. stōw . So called from the Benedictine nunnery, the 15th century cartulary of which has survived. The nunnery was a 12th century foundation.