Gunneymarsh
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ottringham
Historical Forms
- Gunnermersk(e) 13th,1349 Meaux 1288 YI
- Mickel Gunnermersk(e), Middel Gunnermersk(e) 13th Meaux
- Gunnermerke 1288 YI
- Guonermareys early13th Meaux
- Gumermersk 1396–9 Melsa
Etymology
Gunneymarsh (6″) is Gunnermersk (e )13th, 1349Meaux , 1288 YI, Mickel Gunnermersk (e ), Middel Gunnermersk (e )13thMeaux , Gunnermerke 1288 YI, Guonermareys early 13thMeaux , Gumermersk 1396–9 Melsa. From OScand Gunnar (r ) and mersc (with Scand -sk for OE -sc ). For mareys cf. Frismarsh supra 24. Cf. Gunneymarsh Drain supra 6.