Swanshurst
Early-attested site in the Parish of Yardley
Historical Forms
- Swaneshurst 1221,1255 Ass 1345 FF
- Swanhurste 1275 SR
- Swanneshurste 1332 SR
- Swanshurst 1677 FF
Etymology
It is impossible to say whether the first element in this name is OE swann , 'swan,' or OE swān , 'peasant.' The swān alternative is the more probable. The second is hyrst .