Balsdean
Early-attested site in the Parish of Rottingdean
Historical Forms
- Baldesden(e) t.Wm2 Lewes 1091–1125 ADA14176 1332 SR
- Baldingesden 1279 Ass
- Balisdene, Balesden 1310 Cl
- Ballysdene 1546 SAC53
- Balsdean 1607 Recov
Etymology
'Beald 's valley,' v. denu . For this pers. name v. Balsford (PN Wo 187) and cf. Balcombe supra 255.