Fernhurst
Major Settlement in the Parish of Fernhurst
Historical Forms
- Fernurst c.1195 Egerton3031
- Fernherst c.1200 Box
- Farrenhurste 1269 Ass
- Farhurst t.Hy3 BM 1312 Hollist
- Farnhurst 1269 Ass
- Farnherst 1288 Ass 1296 SR
- Farnyst 1313 SRS19,48
- Earnest 1535 VE
- Farnhurst al. Earnest 1664 FF
- Farnhurst 1870 Lower
Etymology
'Bracken-covered wooded hill,' v. fearn , hyrst . The modern form in Fern - is pseudo-correct.