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.

Ashculm

Other OS name in the Parish of Hemyock

Historical Forms

  • Aysshcomb 1330 SR
  • Aishecombe 1566 DA

Etymology

is Aysshcomb 1330SR (p), Aishecombe 1566 DA 43 . ' Ashtree combe . ' The modern spelling has been influenced by that of the river Culm .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement