Wadham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Knowstone
Historical Forms
- Wadeham 1086 DB
- Wodham 1244 Ass
- West Wadham 1270 Ass
- Estwaddeham 1278 Ass
- Estwadham 1292 Ass
Etymology
'Wada 's ham(m).' Alternatively the first element may possibly be OE wad, 'woad.'