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.

Shootend

Early-attested site in the Parish of Alderbury

Historical Forms

  • Alderbury Shoot 1650 ParlSurv
  • Shoot End 1773 AandD
  • atte Shete 1348 Cor

Etymology

Shootend is Alderbury Shoot 1650ParlSurv , Shoot End 1773 A and D, and was no doubt the home of John atte Shete (1348Cor ), v. sceat , 'corner.' It is in a projecting corner of the parish.