Michelham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Arlington
Historical Forms
- Michelham 1219 Bay 1325 Misc
- Muchelham 1232–4 Cl 1334 Misc
- Mikelham 1232–4 Cl
- Mykel(e)ham, Michelesham 1279 Ass
- Mechilham 1509 LP
Etymology
Michelham is Michelham 1219Bay et freq to 1325 Misc, Muchelham 1232–4 Clet freq to 1334 Misc, Mikelham 1232–4 Cl, Mykel (e )ham , Michelesham 1279Ass , Mechilham 1509 LP.'The great ham(m),' v. micel . There is a large bend in the river here.