Costow Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wroughton
Historical Forms
- Cotstowe 1227 Ch 1245 WMxvi c.1250 BM
- Cotestowe 1231 Pat
- Costowe 1242 Fees
- Cotestouwe 1330 Ipm
- Castors Fm 1815 O.S.
Etymology
Costow Fm is Cotstowe 1227 Ch, 1245 WM xvi, c. 1250 BM, Cotestowe 1231 Pat, Costowe 1242 Fees, Cotestouwe 1330 Ipm, Castors Fm 1815 O.S. 'Place or site of cot(e)' or cottage(s), v. stow . Cf. Costow (PN Nth 55) and Costowesende (1300For ) in Bedwyn Braile (H. C. B.).