English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Shippea Hill Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Ely St Mary and Ely Trinity

Historical Forms

  • Sepeye 1260 ElyCh
  • S(c)hepey(e) t.Hy3 WMP 1541 MinAcct
  • Chepeie 1279 ElyM
  • Sheppy 1604 Atkyns
  • Shypeye 13th Elem 1355 Sacr
  • Shippy 1582 Ct

Etymology

'Sheep-island,' v. scēap , ēg .