Cakeham
Early-attested site in the Parish of East and West Wittering
Historical Forms
- Cacham 1226 RoyL 1248 ADiii 1263 FF 1262 Ch 1338
- Cakam 1261 Ass
- Cakham c.1400 Cicestr
- Cackham 1823 G
Etymology
The first element in this name must be the pers. name Cac (c )a found also in Cakebole (PN Wo 236). Early loss of medial e before h is not uncommon.