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.

Birchen Ersh

Early-attested site in the Parish of Cowfold

Historical Forms

  • Bushenersh 1347 SAC62,135
  • Burchenearsh 1659 SAC62,142
  • Birchinearsh, Birchen Ersh 1814 SAC62,145and147

Etymology

Birchen Ersh (lost) is Bushenersh 1347 SAC 62, 135, Burchenearsh 1659 SAC 62, 142, Birchinearsh , Birchen Ersh 1814 SAC 62, 145 and 147. 'ersc grown over with birches,' v. biercen .