Fosham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Aldbrough
Historical Forms
- Fosham 1086 DB 1359 SR 1367 FF
- Fossham 1086 DB c.1265 KF 1578 FF
- Fossham garth 1620 FF
- Fosseym 1285 KI
- Fossayme 1287 YI
- Fossam 1395 Dugd
- Fossam garth 1590 FF
Etymology
Fosham is Fosham 1086 DB, 1359SR , 1367 FF, Fossham 1086 DB, c. 1265 KF, 1578 FF, Fossham garth 1620 FF, Fosseym 1285 KI, Fossayme 1287 YI (p), Fossam 1395 Dugd, Fossam garth 1590 FF.'Homestead on the ditch,' v. Foss Beck supra 3 and ham , heim .