Maine Downe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Broadmayne
Historical Forms
- Maine Downe 1811 OS
- The Down 1785 SalisT
- Broadmaine Down 1811 EnclA
- Meurigge 1236 FF
- Meynrugge, Manriggia 1269 Ch
- Maynerig(g)e, Maynerygge 1436–1477 Weld1
Etymology
Maine Downe (lost, about SY 705853), Maine Downe 1811 OS, The Down 1785SalisT , Broadmaine Down 1811EnclA , probably identical with Meurigge (for Menrigge ) 1236 FF, Meynrugge , Manriggia 1269 Ch, Maynerig (g )e , Maynerygge 1436–1477Weld 1, v. hrycg 'ridge', cf. prec.