Shrewsbury etymology

Etymology

The name Shrewsbury is derived from the Old English words "Scrobbesclif" or "Scrobbesbyrig."

Meaning

Scrobbesclif: * "Scrobb" means a thicket or scrubland. * "Clif" means a cliff or steep rock face.

Therefore, "Scrobbesclif" refers to a settlement on a hill or cliff overlooking scrubland.

Scrobbesbyrig: * "Scrobb" has the same meaning as above. * "Byrig" means a fortified place or town.

This suggests that Shrewsbury was a fortified town or settlement located on or near scrubland.

Origin

The original settlement of Shrewsbury was founded in the 7th century as a fortified outpost of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. It was captured and fortified by the Normans after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Norman castle, built in 1083, became a major strategic stronghold and administrative center for the region. Over time, the town grew up around the castle and became a major commercial and cultural center.

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