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Survey of English Place-Names

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Shaw Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of West Overton

Historical Forms

  • Schaga 1165 P
  • Saghe 1229 StOsmund
  • Schages 1242 Fees
  • Shagh 1279 Ass
  • Shawe 1316 FA
  • Shawe juxta Savernak 1386 Ass

Etymology

is Schaga 1165 P, Saghe 1229 StOsmund, Schages 1242 Fees,Shagh 1279Ass , Shawe 1316 FA, Shawe juxta Savernak 1386Ass . v. sceaga , ' wood, copse . '