Stanmer
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ramsden Bellhouse
Historical Forms
- Stantmere 1086 DB
- Stan(e)mere 1218,1222 Fees t.Hy3 WalthamA
- Stamere ib. (p)
Etymology
Stanmer (lost) is Stantmere 1086 DB, Stan (e )mere 1218, 1222 Fees, t. Hy 3WalthamA , Stamere ib. (p). Perhaps 'stone pool.'v. stan , mere . The t in the first form may be a mistake. Alternatively it may point to OE stǣniht , 'stony.'