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 .