Downash
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hailsham
Historical Forms
- Downassh 1432 BM
- Downashe 1508 CplM
- la Dune in Pevenese marsh 1240–6 Ch
- La Dune by Heylesham 1298 Pat
Etymology
Downash is Downassh 1432 BM, Downashe 1508CplM and is perhaps identical with the place called la Dune in Pevenese marsh 1240–6 Ch, La Dune by Heylesham 1298 Pat. Self-explanatory.
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Amberstone
- Bowley
- Bushy Field
- Ersham Lodge
- Magham Down
- Marland Bridge
- Mullbrooks
- Otham Court
- Polegate
- Salt Marsh
- Tile Hurst
- Whelpley (Level)
- White Dyke
- Groveland
- Harebeating