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Eleanor Fm, Ella Nore

Early-attested site in the Parish of East and West Wittering

Historical Forms

  • Eldenore 1327 SRS31,126 1369–85 LibP

Etymology

Eleanor Fm (Ella Nore 6″). Eldenore 1327 SRS 31, 126, 1369–85LibP . Probably 'Ealda's ora or bank' rather than 'the old ora.'