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Aston on Clun

village · Shropshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Aston on Clun is a settlement ('tun') possibly named from ash trees ('æsc') or a person named Æsc, located by the River Clun. The 'on Clun' indicates its position relative to the river.

Word origins

Aston
Old EnglishEast settlement or settlement by ash trees(from east "east", tun "settlement, farmstead")
on Clun
Old Englishon the River Clun(from on "on", Clun "River Clun")

Historical forms

Estone · Estun · Estona