Southwick
Major Settlement in the Parish of Southwick
Historical Forms
- Sudewic 1073 France
- Suwic 1231 Cl
- Suwyk 1242 Fees689 1438 ADiii
- Suthewick juxta Shorham 1279 Ass
- Southweeke 1593 MarL
- Week 1675 Ogilby
- Suthick 1690 MarL
Etymology
'South wic,' but why 'south' is obscure. Possibly so called from its being the southern wick of the manor of Kingston, held with Woodmancote (M.S.H.).