Leamland
Early-attested site in the Parish of Horsted Keynes
Historical Forms
- Leme, Lemelond 1437 Ct
- Lemeland 1567 SRS3,52
- le Leame land 1625 SRS14,33
Etymology
Leamland (6″) is Leme , Lemelond 1437Ct , Lemeland 1567 SRS 3, 52, le Leame land 1625 SRS 14, 33. Possibly a derivative of OE læge and hamm , 'fallow enclosure.' There was also a la Leme in Willingdon in 1327 and 1332 (SR) if we may judge by surnames found there. See also Leam (PN NbDu s. n .).