Historical Geography information for Shillington, Bedfordshire, England
| Place Name | Shillington |
| Description | Shillington is an English village and civil parish in Bedfordshire on the border with Hertfordshire. The first recorded name of the village (1060) is Scytlingedune, literally translating to 'hill of the people of Scyttle'. Scyttle being a Saxon. Shillington is mentioned in the Domesday Book. as "Sethlindone" owned by the abbey St Benedict's of Ramsey. This name gradually evolved into Shytlington in official returns and letters of the 17th and 18th centuries. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Shillington |
| County | Bedfordshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93669 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092801 |
British Surname Clusters | Ray | Ray, Rae |