Gardham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cherry Burton
Historical Forms
- Gerdene 1086 DB
- Gerdhom 1160–80 YCh969
- Gherthum c.1240 YD
- Gerthum 1280 Ass 1333 SR
- Gerthom 1210–20 Melsa 1379 Poll
- Garthom 1504 FF
- Gartham 1511 YD
Etymology
Gardham is Gerdene 1086 DB, Gerdhom 1160–80 YCh 969, Gherthum c. 1240 YD, Gerthum 1280Ass et freq to 1333SR , Gerthom 1210–20 Melsaet passim to 1379 Poll, Garthom 1504 FF, Gartham 1511 YD. 'At the enclosures' from the dat. pl. of OScand gerði , 'fence, enclosure' (cf. DEPN s. n .) which also enters into la Gerthe de Hugath '13thWarter and Gerth 1309 Font.