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.

Shaw

Early-attested site in the Parish of Lydiard Millicent

Historical Forms

  • Shaghe 1332 SR
  • Shawhyll 1512 Ct
  • la Shawe 1289 Ass
  • Shaghebrigg' 1228 For

Etymology

Shaw is Shaghe 1332SR , Shawhyll 1512Ct and was the home of Peter de la Shawe (1289Ass ), v. sceaga , 'coppice.'

ShawBridge is Shaghebrigg '1228For .