Hankham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Westham
Historical Forms
- æt Hanecan hamme 947 BCS821 13th
- Hanekeham 1293 Rental 1328 CplM
- Hankeham 1403 Ct
- Henecham 1086 DB
Etymology
'Haneca's hamm.' The pers. name Haneca is not on independent record, but would be a possible diminutive formation from hana , 'cock.' Cf. Förstemann PN 146–7 for similar OGer names and Hankerton (W), BCS 589 Hanecintune , Hankford (D), DB Hanecheforda , Hankelow (Ch), 1259 Ass Honkilawe (p).
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Cudnor
- Dittons
- Drockmill Hill
- Friday Street
- Glynleigh
- Hedgland
- Hobney
- The Horns
- Langney
- Langney Cliff
- Peelings
- Priesthaus (sic)
- Reddyke
- Renching
- Rickney
- Thorne Ho