Kirkham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Kirkham
Historical Forms
- Cherchan, Chercha', Chirchan 1086 DB
- Cherc(he)ham 1123–8 Ch 1336
- Kirkeham, Kyrkeham a.1139 Riev 1154–8 Ch 1336 Bridl 1191 Pat 1465
- Kyrkeheim 1238 Ebor
- Kirkaham 1170–90 YCh623,633
- Kirkahaim 1191–1201 Dods
- Kirkham, Kyrkham 12th Kirkham 1232 Ebor 1242 Cl 1531 Test
- Kirkam 1288 Ebor
Etymology
'Homestead with a church,' from cirice, ham or kirkja , heim .On the alternation of -ham , -heim cf. Halsham supra 30. In 1086 there was a church and a priest here (DB). Kirkham (PN La 52) is of similar origin.