Peckham Rye
Early-attested site in the Parish of Camberwell
Historical Forms
- Peckham Rye 1512 LP 1556 FF
- Peckham Rithe 1520 Hasted t.Eliz ChancP
- Peckham Ry 1589 ADiii
- Packamrye 1608 SrWills
Etymology
Peckham Rye is Peckham Rye 1512 LP, 1556FF , Peckham Rithe 1520 Hasted, t. Eliz ChancP, Peckham Ry 1589 AD iii, Packamrye 1608 SrWills. The rye or rithe was an old streamlet here, now covered over, v. riþ .