Filsham Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hollington
Historical Forms
- Pilesham, Wileshā 1086 DB
- Philesham 12th Bello
- Fylesham, Filesham 1279 Ipm 1342 Ipm
- Fileshamme 1288 Ass
- Filsham 1332 Ipm
- Felesham 1279 Ass
- Felysham 1288 Ass
- Fillesham 1279 Ass
- Fileshamm, Foleshamm 1288 Ass
Etymology
The first element presents difficulties. We might suggest an OE Fygli , a side-form of Fygela (v. Fylingdales PN NRY 116), but the persistent and early i -forms in this part of Sussex, and indeed anywhere in the county, make derivation from such a name difficult. Perhaps more probable is association with the base of the name Filica discussed under Fillington (PN Bk 207).
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