Chatham Green
Early-attested site in the Parish of Great Waltham
Historical Forms
- Cetham 1086 DB
- Chatham 1303 FA
- Chathomhalle 1327 Ct
- Chetham 1387 Walden
Etymology
Chatham Green is Cetham 1086 DB, Chatham 1303 FA et passim , Chathomhalle 1327Ct , Chetham 1387Walden . This name is identical with Chatham (KPN 226), Cætham c. 975 BCS 1321, which is a hybrid compound of British cet , 'wood,' and ham(m).