English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Chamber Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Peak Forest

Historical Forms

  • la chambre 1383 Gaunt
  • Camera in campana 1441 DuLa
  • The Chamber in the Forest 1577 Saxton

Etymology

Chamber Fm, la chambre 1383 Gaunt, Camera in campana 1441DuLa , The Chamber in the Forest 1577 Saxton. This is from OFr  chambre , Lat  camera , the residence and hall of the Peak Forest.