Sherburn House
village · County Durham
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Sherburn House likely means 'the house by the clear stream'. It refers to a dwelling or estate located near a stream known for its clarity.
Word origins
- Sherburn
- Old EnglishAttestedclear stream(from scīr "clear, bright, pure", burna "stream, brook")
- House
- Old EnglishAttestedhouse, dwelling(from hūs "house, dwelling")
Historical forms
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