English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

The Swares, Sware Lane

Early-attested site in the Parish of Sutton

Etymology

The Swares, Sware Lane (both 6″) are possibly to be associated with the family of Robert atte Swere of Barlavington (1327 SR). v. Swear Fm supra 107.

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement