Vernditch
Early-attested site in the Parish of Broad Chalke
Historical Forms
- Ferndich' 1275 RH
- Ferendich t.Hy3 Stowe
- Vernediche 1570 PembSurv
- Vernedyche 1590 Wilton
Etymology
Vernditch is Ferndich '1275 RH, Ferendich t. Hy 3Stowe 798, Vernediche 1570 PembSurv, Vernedyche 1590Wilton . 'Bracken ditch,' v. fearn , dic and Introd. xxi.