Hamshill Ditches, Himsel
Early-attested site in the Parish of Grovely Wood
Historical Forms
- Henepeshulle t.Ed2 For
- Hemneshill 1570 PembSurv
- Hempeshil cops 1589 WMxxxv
- Hempell Copse 1651 Hoare
Etymology
Hamshill Ditches (Himsel 6″) is Henepeshulle t. Ed 2For , Hemneshill 1570 PembSurv, Hempeshil cops 1589 WM xxxv, Hempell Copse 1651 Hoare. The first element may be OE henep , 'hemp,' but if so the genitival compound is strange. Wild hemp is frequent in coppiced woods and clearings (E.J.S.). Cf. Hampage in Avington (Ha), Hanepinge 1256Ass , Hemepynge 1305 Ipm, Hanepynge 1369 Winton.
Places in the same Parish
Other OS name
- Ashgoe
- Grovely Lodge
- Appledoe
- Four Sisters
- Chilfinch
- Hadden Hill
- Hazel Plantation
- Sandgates
- Stotfield
- Thornhills
- Bemerhills