Shoreham-by-Sea
Major Settlement in the Parish of Shoreham-by-Sea
Historical Forms
- Noua Sorham 1235 Sele
- Noua Schorham 1261 Ass
- Nywe Shorham 1288 Ass
- port of Hulkesmouth al. Shorham 1457 SAC65,190
Etymology
The first mention of New Shoreham is in 1151 when the church of St Mary de Portu was given to Sele Priory (SAC 10, 102). Old and New Shoreham were also distinguished as Great and Little (Magna and Parva ), 1263Ass . For Hulkesmouth v. Addenda xliv.