Salt Marsh
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hailsham
Historical Forms
- Saltmersh 1508 CplM
- Saltmarsh Levell 1714 PHB
Etymology
Salt Marsh (6″) is Saltmersshe 1528, Shaldmershe 1536, 1587 Hailsham, Saltmersh 1508CplM , Saltmarsh Levell 1714PHB .The second form suggests that this is possibly a corruption of ME shalde-mersh , 'shallow marsh,' v. sceald . Otherwise 'salt' in contrast to the common 'fresh' marsh.
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Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Amberstone
- Bowley
- Bushy Field
- Downash
- Ersham Lodge
- Magham Down
- Marland Bridge
- Mullbrooks
- Otham Court
- Polegate
- Tile Hurst
- Whelpley (Level)
- White Dyke
- Groveland
- Harebeating