Elkham Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Petworth
Historical Forms
- Eclesham, Elkesham 1242 Fees689
- Ulkeham c.1280 1296 SR
- Elkeham 1310 1336 Ass
- Elkham 1288 Ass 1331 FF
- Elkhams 1575 SRS3,98
Etymology
'Ylca's ham or hamm,' a derivative of the OE pers. name Ylla . Cf. Ilton (PN NRY 233) and Elkeholte in Rackham (c. 1320LibP ).