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Survey of English Place-Names

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Dadsley Barn

Early-attested site in the Parish of Upton Snodsbury

Historical Forms

  • Dodeslough 15th VCHiv.209n.13

Etymology

The second element in this name is uncertain, probably it is sloh , 'slough, mire.' The first would seem to be the pers. name Dode or Dodd recorded in this parish in 1275 (SR) and 1341 (NI).

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement

Early-attested site