Walstead Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lindfield
Historical Forms
- Walcanstede 765 BCS197 c.1300
- Walkstede 1295 Ass 1296 SR
- Wolkestede 1315 SAC4,45
- Walsted 1475–85 ECP2,268
- Walksteeds al. Walsteedes 1631 SRS14,38
Etymology
Probably 'Walca's stede,' from a lost OE pers. name Wealca , cf. Walkingham (WRY), DB Walching (e )ha ' Walkington (ERY), DBWalchintone . Such a name might be a pet-form of an OE name in Wealh .
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