Chauson
Early-attested site in the Parish of Salwarpe
Historical Forms
- Celvestune 1086 DB
- Chalveston c.1150 Surv 1275,1327 SR
- Selvestona 1240 WoP
- Chelvestone 1324 FF
- Schalveton 1330 Dugdi.614
- Chanston (sic) 1581 Wills
- Chalson, Chauson 1656 BM 1665 VCHii.208
Etymology
'Cealf 's farm.' For this pers. name cf. Chawston (PN BedsHu 65). It is just possible that we have the significant cealf , 'calf,' here, but it is not very likely.