Ashen Bottom
valley · Wiltshire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · name elements
This valley name likely derives from the Old English word 'æsc' meaning 'ash tree'. It refers to a valley where ash trees were prevalent.
Word origins
- Ashen
- Old Englishof ash trees(from æscen "made of ash")
- Bottom
- Old EnglishAttestedvalley(from botm "bottom, valley")