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Survey of English Place-Names

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Toftshaw

Early-attested site in the Parish of Birstall

Historical Forms

  • Toftesschach 13 YDii
  • Tofteschagh 1218 YDiv
  • Tofteschahe 1246 Ass4
  • Toftchagh' 1323 MinAcct
  • Tofthagh 1379 PT
  • Toftshay 1558 WillY
  • Toftshae als. Toftshawe 1606 FF

Etymology

Toftshaw, Toftesschach 13 YD ii, Tofteschagh 1218 YD iv, Tofteschahe 1246Ass 4, Toftchagh '1323MinAcct 45, Tofthagh 1379 PT (p), Toftshay 1558 WillY, Toftshae als. Toftshawe 1606 FF. 'Copse near the enclosure', v. topt , sceaga .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name