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Survey of English Place-Names

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Marsh Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Stalbridge

Historical Forms

  • Marsh Fm 1811 OS
  • in la Mersch' 1327 SR
  • Marsh 1839 TA

Etymology

Marsh Fm (ST 758164), Marsh Fm 1811 OS, in la Mersch '1327SR (p), Marsh 1839TA , cf. Gt Marshmoor (Fd ), Lt Marshmoor , Marshmoor Md 1839ib , v. mersc 'marsh', mōr 'marshy ground'.