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Moustows Makor

Early-attested site in the Parish of Henfield

Historical Forms

  • la Mostowe 1343 Lewes152
  • atte Mustowe 1327 SR
  • atte Mostowe 1401 LewesDeeds

Etymology

Moustows Makor (6″) is called la Mostowe in 1343 (Lewes 152) and is to be associated with Ralph atte Mustowe (1327 SR) and John atte Mostowe (1401Lewes Deeds ). This name probably represents an OE  gemōt stōw , 'meeting-place for the moot.'v. Tipnoak supra 214.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement