Farnham Royal
Major Settlement in the Parish of Farnham Royal
Historical Forms
- Ferneham 1086 DB
- Farnham 1200 Cur 1204 Fines 1230 WellsR 1235 Gross
- Fernham 1231 WellsR 1237–40 Fees
- Farnam 1274 Ipm
- Farneham 1361 IpmR
- Farnham Verdon 1391 IpmR
- Fernham Riall 1477 IpmR
- Farnham Roiall 1478 Pat
- Farnam Vardon 1532 BM
- Farnehame Ryall 1535 VE
Etymology
OE fearn-ham , 'fern-homestead,' v. fearn , ham . Verdon, from the Verdon family who were tenants here in DB. 'Royal' because it was held by the grand serjeanty of supporting the king's right arm at his coronation. riall represents the AN form reial .
Places in the same Parish
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