Housham Hall
Early-attested site in the Parish of Matching
Historical Forms
- Ouesham 1086 DB
- Ouesham, Ovesham 1253 FF 1397 IpmR
- Ovisham 1266 Pat
- Ouesham by Mathinges 1293 FF
- Ouysham 1398 Pat
- Hunesham (sic) 1241 FF
- Houesham 1267 Ass
- Uuesh(am) 1248 Ass t.Hy3 WalthamA
- Howsham hall 1594 N
- Ovesham Haule alias Housham Haule 1608 EAix
Etymology
Probably 'Ufe 's ham(m).'