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.

Ashen

Other OS name in the Parish of Bere Ferrers

Historical Forms

  • Aishdon al. Aishton 1665 Deed

Etymology

is Aishdon al. Aishton 1665Deed . The second element is probably dun . Hence , ' ash hill . '

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement